2023 | RECENT REVIEWS
We pour ourselves into our wines each year to create pure expression from our vineyards and to bottle the highest quality wines possible. To know that our efforts shine through and are seen is incredibly rewarding. Truly honored by the most recent reviews we’ve gotten from the Wine Advocate, James Suckling and Decanter.
2019 EX MARIETTA Petite Sirah
96 POINTS WINE ADVOCATE | EX MARIETTA Series
“Deep ruby-purple in color, the 2019 Petite Sirah is scented of blueberry, plums and dark cherry candy, with touches of tar, tobacco, violet and iron that continue to blossom as it spends time in the glass. The full-bodied palate is powerful yet restrained, its concentrated, floral fruits supported by clay-textured tannins, seamless acidity, and it has a long, layered finish. It’s a fantastic example of Petite Sirah that maintains elegance and lift—not an easy feat for this inherently powerful variety.” WINE ADVOCATE
2019 EX MARIETTA Syrah
96 POINTS WINE ADVOCATE | EX MARIETTA Series
“The 2019 Syrah Angeli Vineyard is a brand-new wine from Marietta that represents the best barrels of the vintage. Medium to deep ruby-purple, it has exceptional perfume and an elegant expression, with pure aromas of blueberry, milk chocolate, iron, aniseed, thyme and violet. The full-bodied palate is packed with mineral-laced fruits, turning up the intensity and volume without taking on too much weight. It has loads of pixelated tannins, bursts of fresh acidity and a long, layered finish. Only about 56 cases were made.” WINE ADVOCATE
2019 GAME TRAIL CABERNET
94 POINTS WINE ADVOCATE, 95 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING | Single Estate Series
“Medium ruby-purple, the 2019 Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon features scents of blackcurrant and blackcurrant bud, chocolate, star anise, iron and violet. Powerful yet fresh, the full-bodied palate has loads of grainy tannins and bright sparks of acidity highlighting its floral perfume. It has mineral-streaked fruits and a long, layered finish with singular wafts of incense.” WINE ADVOCATE
“Lovely aromas of red- and blackcurrants, black olive and fresh mint. Medium-to full-bodied with fine, tight tannins. Layered with some pretty red and black fruits. Black pepper, nutmeg, coriander, black licorice. An attuned mix of earth and fresh fruit. Great. Grown at 1400 ft elevation. Clone 6. Drink or hold.” WINE ADVOCATE
2019 GIBSON BLOCK
95 POINTS WINE ADVOCATE, 95 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING | Single Estate Series
“Deep ruby-purple, the 2019 Gibson Block Syrah has a core of cassis and soaring violet perfume with accents of coffee beans, dark chocolate, aniseed and mint. The full-bodied palate is powerful and concentrated with broody, iron-laced fruits, pleasantly chewy tannins and bright freshness elevating floral perfume on the finish.” WINE ADVOCATE
“Some lovely rounded aromas of cut plums, black tea, well-ripened red cherries and sage. Medium-to full-bodied with tight tannins. Lovely, subtle concentration and intensity here. Generous without being overblown. Tar and bark. Driven with structure and length. A lovely example of what Northern California syrah is capable of. Best after 2024.”JAMES SUCKLING
2019 Armé Cabernet Sauvignon
94 POINTS WINE ADVOCATE, 93 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING| Family Series
“The 2019 Armé Cabernet Sauvignon has a medium ruby-purple color and layered aromas of red and black currants, violet, iron, underbrush and mushrooms. The medium-bodied palate is pleasantly rustic and a touch chewy, with bright acidity, pretty floral perfume and an earth-laced finish.” WINE ADVOCATE
“Rounded aromas of red cherries, nutmeg and sage. Full-bodied with fine, structured tannins. A solid core of black and red fruits with lovely notes of black tea and toasted herbs. Walnut and green tobacco too. Very good length and balance. 82% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot, 3% malbec and 3% petit verdot. Drink or hold.” JAMES SUCKLING
2019 Christo Red
96 POINTS WINE ADVOCATE, 93 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING| Family Series
“A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah and Viognier, the 2019 Christo has a deep ruby-purple color and alluring scents of blueberry jam and cassis with accents of loamy earth, violet, coffee beans and iron. The full-bodied palate is powerful yet silky, with seamless acidity and gobs of pure violet perfume on the long, layered finish. It’s easy to drink now but offers a decade or more of cellaring potential.” WINE ADVOCATE
“Aromas of green olive, black cherries, blackberries and oolong. Full-bodied with lovely fine, slightly tight tannins. Focused and driven with sturdy depth and length. Meaty with graphite undertones. 65% syrah, 22% grenache, 10% petite sirah and 3% viognier. Drink or hold.” JAMES SUCKLING
2020 román zinfandel
92 POINTS WINE ADVOCATE, 92 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING | Family Series
“A blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Barbera, the 2020 Román Zinfandel has a medium ruby-purple color and aromatic layers of raspberry, red cherry, rhubarb, aniseed and lilac with touches of iron and orange peel. The medium-bodied palate is gently chewy, with tart, juicy fruits and a spicy finish.” WINE ADVOCATE
“Aromas of red cherries, nutmeg, black pepper and blackberries. Medium-to full-bodied with some silky tannins. There is some nice spice here which is well married to the crushed red fruit and berries. Chocolate finish. 92% zinfandel, 4% petite sirah and 4% barbera. Drink now.”JAMES SUCKLING
2021 NADI RIESLING
92 POINTS DECANTER | Family Series
“From a vineyard in the Gabilan Mountains comes Marietta’s dry Riesling of the Cienega Valley. A nice balance of savory character and bright fruits; aromas of briny sea air mingle with crushed chalk, keffir lime leaves, and citrus peel. The palate is bright, lively and textured – oyster shell, apricot skin and fresh mint flavors. The finish is long, lifted and alive.” DECANTER
Old Vine Red, Lot 73
95 POINTS WINE ADVOCATE | OVR
“The NV OVR Lot 73 is composed mainly of Zinfandel with smaller portions of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Barbera. Medium ruby, it offers intense red cherry, blood orange and apricot perfume with accents of rooibos tea leaves, red licorice, saline, lilac and loads of spicy nuances. The medium-bodied palate is light on its feet with soft tannins, bursts of refreshing acidity and detailed amaro accents on the long finish. This is so easy to drink!” WINE ADVOCATE
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2021 Old Vine Rosé
93 POINTS WINE ADVOCATE, 92 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING | OVR
“Medium cherry pink in color, the 2021 Old Vine Rosé has deep scents of yellow peaches, watermelon, and red cherries with touches of stone and potpourri. The palate boasts concentrated, fruity flavors balanced by zippy acidity, and it finishes with pretty orange peel accents. This is such a delicious rosé! It’s made up of co-fermented Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir and Syrah.” WINE ADVOCATE
“A rather perfumed and elegant nose with notes of strawberries, thyme, sage and lemon leaf. Medium-bodied. A serious rosé with quite a lot of complexity and concentration. So much happening but it remains approachable and totally delicious. Lovely tannins in the finish. 50% syrah, 25% grenache gris and 25% grenache noir. Drink now.” JAMES SUCKLING
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