"...sehr komplexe Nase, feine Röstnoten, viel Cassis und feine Rosinennoten, sehr warme Frucht, aber auch viel Frische am Gaumen, Cassis, dunkle Kirschen, etwas Malz, viel Schokolade, kräftige Tannine sehr gut verpackt, Mokka und frisch gemahlener Kaffee im Finish." (08/2025 - Kalifornien)
94+ Punkte:
"... klare, reife und auch gewisse frische Frucht, sehr süß am Gaumen, zeigt hier vollreif+, gewisse Amarone-Süße, gute Struktur, schöne Länge, Kirschen im Finale und spicy Noten." (07/2025)
Decanter: 99 Punkte
"Such an incredible wine here - one of the stars of the September releases. Smells amazing, cooling blueberries with fragrant blackcurrants, edges of florality - totally inviting scents. Full and filling in the mouth, this is ample with such a layered effect, super vertical and elongated. Tight and a little tense but it really works - such balance between black fruit, dried herbs, high acidity and a profound structure. Refined and beautifully presented. So much life, so much energy - this is pure class. A wine you don't want to put down. Feels hands off despite such concentration and power. Ends salty with sticky liquorice, mint and cooling wet stones. You could definitely drink this now but it will age too! 1% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot complete the blend. One of the final few vintages with Rodrigo Soto at the helm - he stepped down last year to concentrate on his family project Far Mountain in Sonoma Valley which is worth following. Winemaker Rebekah Wineburg." - Georgina Hindle (07/2025)
Jane Anson: 97 Punkte
" One of the stars of Rutherford, you'll find nuance, depth and a ton of character in this 2022 vintage, begging to be shared. The black fruits are studded with sage and rosemary herbs, with pumice-stone texture and a mouthwatering finish. A delicious wine, with lift and grip. Rebekah Wineburg winemaker, Augustin and Valeria Huneeus owners at this stunning 69ha property." (07/2025)
