Original Block 44
92 PTS, Wine Enthusiast
"Zesty aromas on the nose offer fresh citrus, pear, yellow apple, cinnamon and notes of high acidity. The mouthfeel is lively with orange zest, Meyer lemon, quince paste, warming spices and minerals on the finish. Pair with grilled skate, morel mushrooms and brown butter. Best Buy." —T.P.

Original Block 48
90 PTS, James Suckling
Notes of crushed dark berries, dried flowers, licorice and tar. Full-bodied with firm, grainy tannins and deep, succulent fruit. Lingering and dense. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

91 PTS, Wine Enthusiast
"Soft aromas of sea salt, baked apple, lemon and hazelnut make for a classic nose on this bottling. There's a slow-rising acidity on the palate, where honeysuckle, baked pear and toasted-pastry flavors align." - MK

This wine displays a vibrant, ruby plum color. The aromas are deep with Bing and Rainer cherries while backed with vanilla and slight caramelized raw sugar notes. The palate is intense with wild raspberry, blackberry and bramble. These flavors are backed by intense earthy notes from black pepper to mushroom followed by toasted oak and clove. The finish overall expresses ripe berry and leather with a silky envelope of toasted vanilla.

2022 PINOT NOIR, MONTEREY
91 PTS, Wine Enthusiast, Best Buy
“Generous aromas of baked cherry and strawberry make for a fruit-punch-like nose on this accessible bottling. The palate lands with a clean, joyous expression, as hibiscus, pomegranate and raspberry flavors are elevated by baking spice and wrapped in a chalky grip.” - M.K.

91 PTS, Robert Parker
The 2022 Chardonnay The Insider is more subtle than the straightforward Monterey version, with understated notes of pear, melon, crushed stone and pencil shavings on the nose.

90 PTS, Wine Enthusiast
"This is a value-driven wine that overdelivers on its price point, offering black cherry, vanilla and dried herb around an oaky center. Made in a full-bodied, fleshy and lush style, it finishes in earthy varietal character and drops of cinnamon." - V. B. 

Baked blackberry, cracked pepper and loads of oak spice show on the nose of this bottling. There's a viscous, nearly sweet character to the palate, which is hefty in body and ripe with dark fruit flavors.

Notes of cocoa-dusted black cherries, dried blueberries, leather, sweet tobacco and nutmeg. Dense and fleshy with a full body and plush, velvety tannins. Deep core of ripe purple fruit and a chocolaty finish.

92 points
“Editor’s Choice”
Wine Enthusiast, March 2018

"Very rich and ripe, but also very firm and well built, this full-bodied wine has all the elements for great balance: robust and dry fruit flavors, good acidity, firm but not harsh tannins and appropriately strong alcohol. It's great to drink now with something rich and fatty, but will be best after 2020."

93 points
“Editor’s Choice”
Wine Enthusiast, August 2018

"This is a seriously delicious wine that's packed tightly with fruit, floral and spice flavors and has a firm but velvety texture that makes it a pleasure to sip. It has a deep dark ruby color, experssive aromas, generous black-cherry and dark chocolate flavors and a lingering finish. Best after 2022."

92 PTS, James Suckling
"Reserved character here, with notes of cedar wood, tobacco, spices and lead pencil to the red fruit. Medium to full-bodied with firm tannins and juicy dark fruit on the palate. Dry and polished with a long, even aftertaste. Drink or hold."

92 PTS, Wine Enthusiast
91 PTS, James Suckling
"Aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with walnut, licorice and toasted cedar. Full-bodied with chalky tannins and a juicy dark-fruited character. Juicy and racy at the end. Drink or hold."

91 PTS, James Suckling
Lush blackberries, chili chocolate and spices on the nose that follow through to a tight and lightly chewy palate with a spicy dark fruit core and a lengthy, creamy finish. Better from 2024.

92 PTS, James Suckling
"Notes of dark berries with dried rosemary and sage. Hints of spices and dry earth, too. Full body. Sleek and polished texture with fine, silky tannins and delicious dark fruit underneath. Lingering finish. Very polished. Drink or hold." 

91 PTS, James Suckling
Lush blackberries, chili chocolate and spices on the nose that follow through to a tight and lightly chewy palate with a spicy dark fruit core and a lengthy, creamy finish. Better from 2024.