2021 kivi - 93 pts from Vinous

A cas­cade of dusty dried vio­lets, crushed rocks, wild herbs, black­ber­ries and hints of cam­phor waft up from the 2021 Kivi. This is round and sup­ple yet finessed and grace­ful in feel, with a savory mix of red fruits and cedary spice all guid­ed by brisk acid­i­ty. Its struc­ture comes for­ward through the fin­ish, grip­py and potent with a bit­ter vein that tugs at the cheeks as hints of sour cher­ry fade. 93 pts

Eric Gui­do, Vinous