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on the road
— Kevin
Paula and I have found ourselves on the road quite a bit lately.It’s been fun, energizing, and—if we’re being honest—a little exhausting too. We’ve been doing a number of… continue
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2022 Vintage Reviews
2022 Aatto - 92 pts from James Suckling
Pale in appearance. The nose gives subtle aromas of sour cherries, tea leaves and charcuterie. The palate is medium-bodied with…continue
2022 Aatto - 92 pts from Wine Enthusiast
A lighter hue and slightly cloudy in the glass, this blend of 45% Counoise, 36% Mourvèdre and 20% Grenache offers…continue
2022 counoise - 93 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Light and cloudy in the glass, this unique bottles offers minty cranberry and green peppercorn aromas on the nose. The…continue
2022 kaamos - 93 pts from Vinous
The 2022 Kaamos emerges with a whiff of cola and sweet spice complementing sugar-dusted blackberries. Racy and sleek, it reveals…continue
2022 kaamos - 94 pts from James Suckling
The nose is pure and lifted, with aromas of dark cherries, red currants and graphite. The palate is bright and…continue
2022 kaamos - 95 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Deep cassis, elderberry and violet aromas make for a very intense nose on this blend of 70% Petite Sirah, 20%…continue
2022 kivi - 92 pts
The 2022 Kivi is vibrant and expressive, bursting with wild strawberry and raspberry tones complemented by nuances of sweet rose.…continue
2022 kivi - 92 pts from Wine Advocate
The 2022 Kivi combines 58% Syrah with 42% Mourvèdre, offering up black-fruited, sweetly concentrated aromas with subtle accents of espresso…continue
2022 kivi - 93 pts from James Suckling
Bright aromas of dark cherries, mocha and dried thyme. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity, giving…continue
2022 kivi - 94 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Dense in the glass, this blend of 58% Syrah and 42% Mourvèdre offers pure and clean aromas of blueberry, mint…continue
2022 Lothario - 92 pts from Vinous
The 2022 Lothario blossoms in the glass with a dusty mix of crushed wild berries, sage and sweet spice. The…continue
2022 Lothario - 93 pts from James Suckling
Bright and subtle aromas of dark cherries, orange rind and cassia bark on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with…continue
2022 Lothario - 94 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Dark cherry and light baking spice aromas make for a very cohesive nose on this blend of 60% Mourvèdre and…continue
2022 noir - 92+ pts from Wine Advocate
A well-named blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Counoise, the 2022 Noir is one of the deepest, blackest wines in…continue
2022 noir - 93 pts from Vinous
The 2022 Noir is darkly alluring, mixing mentholated blackberries with grilled herbs and shavings of pine. Unexpectedly vibrant and spry…continue
2022 noir - 94 pts from James Suckling
The nose is deeply scented and perfumed, with aromas of dark cherries, rosemary, mocha and orange rind. The palate is…continue
2022 pas de deux - 92 pts from Wine Advocate
The 2022 Pas de Deux combines 65% Grenache and 35% Syrah, leading with a red-fruited, herbal and savory nose that…continue
2022 pas de deux - 93 pts from James Suckling
The nose shows aromas of cherries, charcuterie and dried herbs. The palate is full-bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity,…continue
2022 petite sirah - 93 pts from Vinous
The 2022 Petite Sirah wafts up with a remarkably pretty blend of violet flowers, crushed stone and blackberries. Rich black…continue
2022 Petite Sirah - 95 pts from James Suckling
The nose displays an array of black fruit complemented by aromas of mulberries, cassis and olive tapenade. The palate is…continue
2022 sisu - 92 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Boysenberry aromas are layered in dusty rocks and marjoram-like herbs on the nose of this blend of 55% Syrah, 20%…continue
2022 sisu - 93 pts from James Suckling
The nose is savory and perfumed, with aromas of blood plums, sarsaparilla, graphite and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied…continue
2022 sisu - 93 pts from Wine Advocate
The 2022 Sisu is a blend of 55% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache and 5% Petite Sirah. Dried herbs, desert…continue
2022 sisu - 94 pts from Vinous
The 2022 Sisu takes its time opening in the glass, as coaxing reveals nuances of violet pastille, cedar shavings and…continue