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Recent Reviews from The Wine Independent

Posted on Mar 25, 2025

We are honored to have Lisa Perrotti-Brown, a renowned wine critic and co-founder of The Wine Independent, share high praise for our wines. Known for her discerning palate and in-depth knowledge of the wine industry, her reviews highlight the exceptional quality and distinctive character of our wines.

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2021 Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon | Rated 98
"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Darius II is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 3% and Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, after a little swirling powerful notes of blackcurrant jelly, juicy black plums, and boysenberries erupt from the glass, giving way to hints of mint tea, crushed rocks, cardamom, and forest floor. The full-bodied palate is stacked with black fruit and savory layers, supported by beautifully ripe, grainy tannins and wonderful tension, finishing long and fragrant. Nicely done!"

2021 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon | Rated 96
"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is blended of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs some patient swirling to bring out restrained scents of warm cassis, blueberry preserves, and kirsch, plus nuances of pencil lead, wild sage, and forest floor. The full-on, full-bodied palate is packed with black fruit and earthy flavors, supported by firm, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing on a lingering ferrous note."

2021 Duel Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz | Rated 94
"The 2022 Duel Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz is composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Shiraz. Deep garnet-purple colored, it gallops out with energetic notes of crushed blackcurrants and fresh blackberries, leading to hints of black pepper, violets, and garrigue. The full-bodied palate is beguilingly light on its feet with bold freshness and ripe, rounded tannins to support the vibrant black fruit layers, finishing long and peppery. Yum!"

2019 Signature Malbec | Rated 93
"The 2019 Signature Malbec is a blend of 86% Malbec, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it's a little shy and restrained to start, soon unfurling to reveal notes of stewed black plums, boysenberry preserves, and candied violets, plus underlying suggestions of black olives and tar. The full-bodied palate is rich and savory with firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing on a lingering minerally note."

2019 Sage Vineyard Red Wine | Rated 91
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"The 2019 Sage Vineyard Red Wine is composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it has quite a broody nose of tar and sauteed herbs to start, giving way to notes of cassis, crushed blackberries, and graphite. The full-bodied palate is firm and chewy with plenty of freshness to lift the muscular black fruit flavors, finishing a little firm and herbal."

2023 Signature Viognier | Rated 92
"The 2023 Viognier leaps with bold notions of white peaches and juicy pears, followed by hints of nutmeg, candied ginger and honeysuckle. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers satisfying stone fruit and spicy layers with great tension and length."

2022 Signature Chardonnay | Rated 94
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"The 2022 Signature Chardonnay gives up notes of crème brûlée, apple butter, and honeycomb, leading to hints of allspice and ginger. Full-bodied, the palate is filled with spiced orchard fruit flavors, supported by a racy backbone and silky texture, finishing on a gingery note."