The 2023 Grenache shows the vintage’s power with a beautiful dark red hue and structured personality. Unfurling slowly in the glass, cola nut, beef jerky, and kirsch emerge with time." Red currant jelly, sassafras and Santa Rosa plum fill the palate where crunchy tannins and a dash of black pepper round out the finish. Like the 2021, this wine will age gracefully in your cellar but if you can’t wait, a decant is recommended. James Suckling: 94 | Wine Advocate: 92

29% Mourvèdre, 28% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 6% Graciano, 5% Garnacha, 3% Carignan, 3% Cinsault, 3% Counoise. Muddled wild strawberries and mulberries are juxtaposed against citronella and garigue. Anise seed, petrichor and red plum notes fill out this massively complex wine. The earthy, savory nature of the blend keeps the open generous textures in check as the finish sails on and on in perfect harmony. Jeb Dunnuck: 97

29% Mourvèdre, 28% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 6% Graciano, 5% Garnacha, 3% Carignan, 3% Cinsault, 3% Counoise. Notes of spiced damson plums, sugared strawberries, and prosciutto greet your nose right from the start. Underpinnings of Hibiscus flower, earl grey, and forest floor chime in to support this wine’s earthy nature. Crunchy red fruits and peppery spice frame the palate where the tannins are balanced by a silky texture.

67% Roussanne, 12% Grenache Blanc, 11% Picpoul Blanc, 10% Marsanne. Generous and inviting; the wine opens with notes of jasmine, mandarin, almond pastries and savory herbs. The palate is full and round, but also savory, with lemon meringue, miso and honey drizzled nectarines playing beautifully together. For all its palate weight, the wine finishes clean and refreshing as candied ginger lingers on the long, impeccably balanced finish.

90% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah, 4% Mourvedre, 1% Syrah. Baking spices of clove, cinnamon and nutmeg captivate the senses. Soft and inviting, briary raspberry shares center stage with cherry cola and sarsaparilla on a medium bodied frame. Orange peel, licorice and hibiscus keep the intrigue high in this delicious Zinfandel from our Willow Creek Estate.

38% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 21% Syrah, 6% Carignan, 4% Cinsault, 1% Roussanne. A structured rendition of our homage to the Southern Rhone with Herbs de Provence, Spanish cedar and raspberry compote. A savory mélange of grilled meats, fresh cracked pepper and red plum skin leads to a full-bodied palate. There’s a vein of minerality and gravel running through the vibrant core of this wine, and it will need time to come out of its shell. Decanting and patience are highly recommended. Jeb Dunnuck: 93-95 | The Wine Advocate: 94 | James Suckling: 93

42% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Franc, 12% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. A perennial hedonistic elixir, this opens with warmed cherry pie, kola nut and blackberry compote. Flavors of melted licorice and fudge fill the expansive mouthfeel where toasted marshmallow lingers on the long decadent finish. Compared to our other ‘23 releases, this one is showing beautifully on release and can be drunk early.

30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Tannat, 21% Cabernet Franc, 18% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot. A sleeping giant of a wine. With time, savory notes of soy sauce, yeast extract and iodine emerge. The palate is firm and structured, with punchy flavors of blackberries, plum sauce and lingering wood smoke. This is the most tightly coiled and backward wine of the vintage. If drinking early, it will need lots of air before enjoying, but it will be best suited for a long nap in the recesses of your cellar or wine fridge.