This exotic vintage has opulence and structure.

This is a complex and special wine…taking advantage of the best characteristics of both varietals.  Earthy, dark berry fruit and tannin from the Tempranillo is complimented by the spicy, and juicy richness of the Syrah.  This wine is built to age well, but is totally enjoyable now.  If you do decide to put some in the cellar, we’d recommend a good 8-12 years to be at its best!

The wine is full bodied and rich with a velvety texture and good balance.  It exhibits classic cassis aromas with deep ripe plums and blackberry flavors layered with warm spices, savory notes and hints of cigar box and sage. 

This is a medium-bodied wine with pretty berry, plum and rose petal aromas.  On the palate it shows black plums and crushed berries with hints of herb de Provence and spice on the finish.  This is a lovely red wine served with poultry, grilled salmon and rice dishes.  Serve it with a little chill and enjoy it al fresco.

This Tempranillo has a silky texture with tart cherry aromas and flavors of cherries, plums and ripe raspberries berries layered with cocoa, mint and licorice. It has a long finish framed by spicy, toasty oak.

*93 points Antonio Galloni's VINOUS

The wine is medium-full bodied with pure dark black and tart cherry fruit, cocoa, spice and hints of toasted spices and hints of herbs de Provence. This is gorgeous example of cool coastal Tempranillo.

*93 Antonio Galloni Vinous

*94 Wine Enthusiast - Dark aromas of fresh red fruit, juicy plum and loamy soil lure the nose into this bottling from a vineyard that Bob and Louisa Lindquist planted. Bright red-fruit flavors are spiced by pepper and baking spice on the palate, but the chalky tannins are most compelling and ensure a long, interesting life. Drink now–2039. Cellar Selection. —M.K.

"This is one of the finest Syrahs I’ve made…classic cool climate structure with aromas of black pepper, cardamom, dried raspberries and spicy oak.  On the pallet, there is abundant fruit that is perfectly balanced with fresh acidity and tannins.  This is a wine for the cellar…you won’t be unhappy enjoying it now, but if you can be patient, and wait at least 5-10 years, you’re patience will be rewarded".- Bob Lindquist

*94 points Wine Enthusiast - Matt Kettmann

*93 Antonio Galloni Vinous

*93 Wine & Spirits

*92 'Year's Best US Rhone Varieties Wine & Spirits

*91+ Jeb Dunnuck

This Tempranillo is a multi-faceted wine with fragrant, cherry and berry aromas, followed by layers of red and dark blue fruit with a supple, velvety mouth feel framed by baking spices and a hint of cocoa and a spicy, long finish.

*92 points The Wine Enthusiast

97% Cabernet Sauvignon

3% Petit Verdot

The wine is forward, typical of the 2020 vintage, and medium-full bodied with lovely balance. The flavors range from  classic ripe plums, cassis and wild blueberries framed by savory notes, hints of cigar box and hard spice. Made with 100% Organic Grapes

*92 Antonio Galloni Vinous

This is a gorgeous expression of Carignan with a spicy, pure red berry flavors followed by notes of rose petals and herbs de Provence and minerals and a long refreshing finish.

The 2020 is textbook Z Block -  spicey, black pepper, with dark berry character. In spite of the riper character, the wine has great balance, so should age nicely for at least 10-15 years!

*92 points The Wine Enthusiast 'Cellar Selection'

*95 Jeb Dunnuck

This wine shows classic black pepper and spice, with fresh, balanced acidity and clean moderate tannins.  It is bottled under Stelvin for easy access and immediate enjoyment!

*91 Antonio Galloni Vinous

*90 Wine & Spirits

 *90 Wine Enthusiast - Matt Kettmann

The 2020 GSM is very much Grenache driven with that juicy, red fruit core.  This supplemented nicely with the spiciness and earthiness from the Syrah and Mourvedre.

*93 Editor's Choice Wine Enthusiast - Matt Kettmann

*92 Antonio Galloni Vinous

A balanced, savory style of Syrah, which is enhanced by the cool climate vineyards used in this blend. This also gives the wine a distinct spice and dark berry character, with fresh, natural acidity. 

*93 'Editor's Choice' Wine Enthusiast

This is a cool climate Grenache driven wine, with aromatic red fruits and a nice wild cherry aspect. The Syrah and Mourvédre add color, body, complexity and an “anti-oxidant” component to the oxidative Grenache. It has been bottled under Stelvin screw cap for easy access, drink now and over the next couple years!

*95 points 'Editors Choice' The Wine Enthusiast

*90 Jeb Dunnuck

I made this wine in a light, fresh style, meant to be served chilled, just like a white or Rosé. This is the ideal Summertime red.