93 Points Wine Spectator:
"Ripe and focused, with a core of raspberry, mulberry and black currant pâte de fruit notes that meld nicely with singed apple wood, dried anise and red tea nuances through the chaparral-tinged finish. Still a bit reserved in feel and progressing slowly -- hallmarks of the vintage. Best from 2024 through 2036."
Winemaker Notes
As the largest percentage of this appellation blend, Clos du Val’s purity of fruit, ideal acidity and velvety tannins make for a well balanced foundation beautifully backed by Round Pond’s richness and characteristic Rutherford dust earthiness. Stagecoach Vineyard contributes added power and structure with its concentrated fruit, firm tannins and classic mountain Cabernet influence while Rutherford AVA rounds out the blend with further elegance, depth and complexity.