There's an alluring, wild quality to this red, with chaparral and mountain herb notes up front. In contrast, olive, peppercorn and fresh leather accents chime in to join the concentrated core of plum and berry flavors, which lengthen nicely around fresh acidity before finishing smooth, with a lingering herbal element. Drink now through 2040. Smart Buys. Ranked #30 in Wine Spectator's Top 100 wines of 2024. Score - 92. (Aaron Brasher, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2024)

100% Malbec. Lifted perfumed nose of violets, lilies and roses over beautiful dark fruit and baking spice undertones. Really fresh and juicy, with lovely sweetness, floral elegance. Score - 96. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2021)

Blueberries and violets with orange peel and dark chocolate. Some walnut and lemon blossom notes. Special character from the pergola vineyards planted in 1943. Medium-bodied, fresh and vibrant. Soft tannins in the finish. Drink now. Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, May 1, 2024)

A medium-bodied cabernet sauvignon with notes of blueberries, blackberries, dark cherries, pine cones, lemon leaves and sweet spices. Fine tannins with a creamy texture and a powdery, flavorful finish. Vegan. Drink or hold. Score - 91. (jamessuckling.com, May 3, 2022)