2024 EX Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Enthusiast, July 2025
92pts/Best Buy "Super pale in the glass, almost like water, this bottling explodes on the nose with intense aromas of honeydew, pomelo and green apple, with hintsS of peppercorn and cut grass arising as well. The palate is grippy and vivid with Granny Smith apple, lime peel and grass flavors. Matt Kettmann

2024 EX Unoaked Chardonnay  
Wine Enthusiast, September 2024
90pts/Editor's Choice "This is a strong example of unoaked Chardonnay, exploding on the nose with orange blossom, plumeria and pineapple guava aromas. There's a good tension to the palate that helps to balance the exuberant tropical flavors. — Matt Kettman

2024 Wrath Fermata Chardonnay
Vinous, May 2026
92pts "The 2024 Chardonnay Fermata open with rich, unctuous honeysuckle florals and a base layer of candied apricot fruit that's undeniably attractive.  Hints of flint and hazelnut add intrigue, while the acidity never stops driving. Nicely balanced." Billy Norris

2024 Wrath 3 Clone Chardonnay
Wine Spectator, January 2024
90pts "Rich and opulent, with flavors of salted butterscotch, peach preserves, and dried pineapple that are intense and juicy.  Marzipan and lemon meringue pie notes emerge on the finish." MaryAnn Worbiec

2024 Wrath Chardonnay, San Saba Vineyard
Decanter, February 2024
92pts "Somehwere between Led Zeppeling and the Grapes of Wrath, is the Wrath wines. It's a barrel selection with a mix of clones, including plenty of old Wente. It's ripe and pops with bruised apples, nutmeg poached pears and plenty of opulence. Ripe and juicy pears, peaches and honeyed on the palate." Clive Pursehouse

224 EX Pinot Noir
Planet Grape, January 2026
92pts "Full, silky, lightly tart and dry with notes of strawberry jam, fig tart, safe, nutmeg and cinnamon.  Catherine Fallis, Master Somm

2024 Wrath Ex Vite Pinot Noir
Vinous, May 2026
93pts "The 2024 Pinot Noir Ex Vite is done with 100% whole clusters.  It's compellingly complex and loaded with savory herbal notes.  Notes of garrigue, dark cherry, tobacco leaf and black pepper blossom in the glass.  The 2024 has an extra bump of plushness to balance its naturally vibrant acids and grippy tannins."  Billy Norris

2024 Wrath 115/667 Pinot Noir
International Wine Review, June 2026
92pts "This two clone blend is an easy drinking, fruit driven Pinot Noir.  Opens with scents of red berries and a hint of sandlewood.  Somewhat light on the entry and delicious and balanced on the medium weight palate.  Finishes on a peppery notes with firm tannins and lingering rich finish.  Don Winkler

2024 Wrath Pommard 4/777 Pinot Noir
Vinous, May 2026
92pts "Black tea, red licorice, dried leaves and turned earth introduce a decidedly savory 2024 Pinot Noir Pommard 4/777.  There's great breadth and fruit density in the mid-palate, not to mention a notably Old-World bent and a firm tannic spine.  the 2024 is juicy, quite fresh and expertly balanced." Billy Norris

2024 Wrath Pinot Noir, Boekenoogen Vineyard
International Wine Review, May 2026
94pts "The Boekenoogen Pinot Noir is the most deceptive wine of the 2024 portfolio.  Its translucent, pure medium red color and pomegranate and sweet kirsch nose suggest lightness but once in the mouth, it rapidlly evolves, revealing excellent concentration and a sense of purity.  The finish is astounding; very, very long, finely turned and with a refined richness."  Don Winkler

2024 Wrath Pinot Noir, McIntyre Vineyard
International Wine Review, May 2026
94pts "Wrath has a close relationship with Steve McIntyre, who not only manages the Wrath vineyard but also provides wondeful pinot noir fruit from his 50+ year old vineyard planted by the McFarland family in 1973.  This wine begins on a red fruited note and then progresses to a delicious, silky textured palate revealing good depth of cherry fruit, complimented by earthy notes. Excellent fruit-acid balance." Don Winkler

2024 Wrath Pinot Noir, KW Ranch
Jeb Dunnuck, June 2026
94pts "Floral, bright and fresh, the 2024 Pinot Noir KW Ranch combines the clones Pommard 4 and 667, described by the producer as opposite clones.  They seem to get along just fine, offering medium-bodied layers of earthiness and Bing cherry fruit, with lovely length and supple, well-integrated oak and tannin, the undelring intensity kept in check." Virginie Boone

2024 Wrath Pinot Noir, San Saba Vineyard
Vinous, May 2026
94pts "A selection of the best barrels in the cellar, the 2024 Pinot Noir San Saba Vineyard is super expressive and open for business.  It's the most compelling wine in the range today.  Pomegranate, amaro herbs, lavender liqueur, violet flowers and white pepper paint a complex picture, but the 2024 impresses most for its plushness, pliancy, energy and restraint in the face of high ripeness and a firm structural backbone.  Very well done." Billy Norris

2024 Wrath Pinot Noir, Tondre Grapevine
International Wine Review, May 2026
93pts "the Tondre Grapefield Pinot Noir reveals a loamy, dark berry nose.  There is a rich, savory character to this wine but also, good richness of boysenberry and plum fruit.  Even better after decanting." Don Winkler

Previous Vintages
 

2023 EX Sauvignon Blanc
Planet Grape, April 2024
92pts "Medium-bodied, creamy, fresh and dry with notes of peach, pineapple, lemongrass and sage" Catherine Fallis, Master Somm.

2023 EX Unoaked Chardonnay
International Wine Review, July 2024
90pts "This unoaked Chardonnay displays a light lemon color and is fresh and effusive, offering aromas and nicely concentrated flavors of fresh ripe apple and pear.  It also reveals good balance and acidity and has a long finish.  Sourced fron the estate San Saba Vineyard. 
IWR Tasting Panel

2023 EX Pinot Noir
Wine Enthusiast, July 2025
91pts "A lighter hue in the glass, this bottling pairs crisp raspberry aromas with uncracked peppercorn and gamey elements on the nose.  The palate is refreshing with sour cherry flavors that are layered in bay leaf and orange peel, pulling into a savory finish." Matt Kettmann

Planet Grape, March 2025
93pts "Mid-weight, crisp, clean and dry with notes of grapefuit, apricot,Ppink Lady apple and oregano" Catherine Fallis, Master Somm

2023 Wrath Fermata Chardonnay
International Wine Report, October 2025
94pts "The 2023 Chardonnay Fermata unfurls with notes of quince, yuzu peel, chamomile and almonds, grounded by faint touches of toasted acacia and flint dust.  On the palate, the wine moves with graceful weight... satin-textured yet vibrant, echoing flavors of yellow plum, preserved lemon, and a smooch of cedary herbs.  A thread of sea spray and crushed oyster shell bring lift and salinity to the mid-palate, offsetting the richness of its toasted vailla bean accents.  Subtle oak spice hums beneath the surface, supporting rather than dominating.  The big, full-bodied finish lingers with citrus zest tapering slowly into a whisper of minerality.  Jeremy Young

Vinous, July 2025
93pts "The 2023 Fermata Chardonnay was done with partial malolactic fermentation.  It's a wine of gorgeous textural density and weight, with a solid concentration of sweet orchard fruit and marzipan richness.  Long and plush, it balances tasty oak spice with scintillating acidity.  This is a gateway wine for lovers of big-boned Chardonnay who are looking to downsize." Bill Norris

2023 Wrath 3 Clone Chardonnay 
Wine Enthusiast, November 2025
94pts/Cellar Select "Lightly buttered popcorn and warm toast aromas meet with white peach on the appealing and balaned nose of this bottling.  The palate lands broadly with nectarine and sea salt flavors, then tightens around a lemon peel acidity and a persistent grip."     Matt Kettmann

The Wine Palate, July 2025
94pts "Notes of ripe apples, juicy pears, and honeydew melon shoot from the glass of the 2023 3 Clone Chardonnay, followed by hints of marzipan and beeswax.  The medium to full-bodied palate is satiny with soft acidity and nice orchard fruit purity, finishing creamy."            Lisa Perrotti-Brown

2023 Wrath Chardonnay, San Saba Vineyard
Interntional Wine Report, October 2025
95pts "The 2023 Wrath Chardonnay from San Saba Vineyard radiates with precision and charm, offering a layered interplay of elegance and depth.  Aromas of white nectarine, goldenpear, and almond notes unfold with hints of acacia blossom and crushed stone.  On the palate, it glides effortlessly between richness and tension,, delivering flavors of golden apple, citrus oil, and hazelnut lifted by saline minerality. The oak influence is subtle yet finely woven, adding polish wthout weighing down the wine's natural nenergy.  A lingering fnish of spice and wet slate underscores its poise and complexity."  Jeremy Young

2023 Wrath Ex Vite Pinot Noir
Planet Grape, July 2025
93pts "Rich, silky, elegant and dry with notes of pomegranate, raspberry, cherry, sage, cinnamon and vanilla bean." Catherine Fallis/ MS

2023 Wrath 115/667 Pinot Noir
Vinous, July 2025
95pts "The 2023 Pinot Noir 115/667 comes from the oldest pinot vines on the Wrath estate vineyard.  Very, very light in hue and completely translucent, the 2023 appears almost like an infusion in the glass, but its concentration of aromas and flavors completely belies those visual cues.  Hibiscus tea, red cherry, leather, cinnamon and blood orange form an intoxicating blend.  The old vine gravitas comes through in the finesse of the tannins and persisitence of the finish.  Impressive."  Billy Norris

2023 Wrath Swan/828 Pinot Noir
Planet Grape, September 2025
93pts "Full, supple, tart and dry with notes of raspberry, mulberry, cherry, wild oregano, white mushroom and black tea." Catherine Fallis

2023 Wrath Pommard 4/777 Pinot Noir
Vinous, July 2025
93pts "The 2023 Pinot Noir Pommard 4/777 is even lighter in the glass than the 115/667 tasted alongside.  This is a much more savory/earthy interpretation of the variety, pushing out aromas of dried leaves, sour bois, pomegranate, stemmy herbs and tart berries.  The power of the flavors here is almost shocking in the context of such a light wine, and it just builds and builds with air. Beautiful." Billy Norris

2023 Wrath Pinot Noir, Boekenooogen Vineyard 
The Wine Palate, July 2025
96pts "Wild strawberries, cranberries and lavender scents slowly emerge from the glass, followed by Sichuan pepper and wild thyme.  The medium to full-bodied plalate is wonderfully whispery and elegant with a racy backbone and silky tannins, finishing long and fragrant."       Lisa Perrotti-Brown

2023 Wrath Pinot Noir, McIntyre Vineyard
International Wine Report, July 2025
95pts "The 2023 Pinot Noir McIntyre Vineyard delivers a luminous expression of Santa Lucia Highlands fruit - this one sees about 20% whole cluster during fermentation. The nose opens with wild raspberry, Bing cherry, violet petal, and crushed granite, lifted by undertones of dried thyme and cardamom. The palate is supple yet vibrant, unfurling layers of cranberry, blood orange, and mountain strawberry, underscored by sagebrush and faint graphite. Fine-grained tannins and brisk acidity provide both energy and polish, leading into a long, mineral-driven finish tinged with hibiscus and black tea leaf." Jeremy Young

2023 Wrath Pinot Noir, KW Ranch
Jeb Dunnuck, April 2025
96pts "Farmed by Kirk Williams on gravelly loam soils to vines, the 2023 Pinot Noir KW Ranch is bright in equal parts Bing cherry and turned earth, just lightly spiced in nutmeg, clove, and Szechuan peppercorn.  It has undeniable vibrancy, a verve of energy that jolts thorugh the medium-bodied palate of othewise silky finesse." Virginie Boone

2023 Wrath Pinot Noir, San Saba Vineyard
The Wine Palate, April 2025
94pts "From a property ever so slightly outside the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, the 2023 Pinot Noir San Saba Vineyard has a density of tannin and texture, with multi-dimentional flavors of dark cherry, nutmeg, and forest sage.  The power is restrained and medium-bodied in intensity, with a light toast to the oak." Virginie Boone

2023 Wrath Pinot Noir, Tondre Grapefield 
International Wine Report, October 2025
97pts/Editor's Choice "The 2023 Pinot Noir Tondre Grapefield is a dazzling showcase of Santa Lucia Highlands purity and depth. Its aromatic profile bursts from the glass with Rainer cherry, blood orange zest, and crushed violets, underpinned by delicate hints of bergamot, wet stone, and star anise. The palate unfolds with satin-like texture and graceful concentration, revealing layers of wild strawberry, rhubarb skin, and pomegranate seed, framed by sleek tannins and a pulse of bright acidity. As it opens, subtleties of rosewater, pink peppercorn, and cedar shavings emerge, lending the wine both dimension and poise. The finish glides effortlessly, carrying a whisper of citrus peel and saline minerality that speaks to the vineyard’s maritime influence. Highly recommended" Jeremy Young 

Previous Vintages

2022 Wrath Falanghina
James Suckling, July 2025
92pts "This tiny production gem vibrates with acidity and minerality, the pure beam of lemons and limes by citrus blossom and ginger nuances.  Lemon flesh and pith with hints of almond skin in the finish." Brian Freedman

2022 EX Sauvignon Blanc
Planet Grape, July 2023
93pts "Ripe and creamy with notes of yellow apple, nectarine, starfruit, celery and chive" Catherine Fallis, Master Somm

2022 EX Unoaked Chardonnay
International Wine Review, July 2023
90 pts "This unoaked Chardonnay displays a light lemon color and is fresh and effusive offering aromas and nicely concentrated flavors of fresh ripe apple and pear. It also reveals good balance and acidity and a has a long finish.  Sourced from the estate San Saba Vineyard." 
IWR Tasting Panel

2022 EX Pinot Noir
Planet Grape, May 2023
93pts " Full, tart, fresh and dry with notes of cranberry, cherry, fig, dark chocolate and clove." Catherine Fallis, Master Somm

2022 Wrath Fermata Chardonnay
Vinous, September 2024
92pts ""The 2022 Chardonnay Fermata goes through partial malolactic fermentation, hence the name (fermata is a musical term for “halted”). Creamy and expressive, it skillfully rides the line between agility and gravitas. Mint, chamomile, slate and pear run through this nicely sculpted white. Steeliness and richness play nicely in the same sandbox here, finishing with a lovely mineral cut and a tinge of lime acidity. I like this for its distinctiveness." Billy Norris

International Wine Review, July 2024
92pts "The Chardonnay Fermata offers a medium yellow color and a pleasant bouquet of light honeyed oak, lemon and apple.  It is round and full in the mouth, nicely balanced with good acidity, sweet fruit, and a long clean finish." IWR Tasting Panel

2022 Wrath 3 Clone Chardonnay
Planet Grape, May 2023
93pts "Full, silky, balanced and dry with notes of apricot, dried pineapple, almond croissant, banana bread and caramel" Catherine Fallis

2022 Wrath Chardonnay, San Saba Vineyard
Vinous, August 2024
92pts "The 2022 Chardonnay San Saba Vineyard is brawny and pleasantly reductive in style, with a kick of flint and struck-match lending some savory internsity.  Sweet toasted almond, yellow plum and marzipan lead the charge through this ripe, energetic Chardonnay.  This is undoubtedly stylized and atrractive." Billy Norris

2022 Wrath Ex Vite Pinot Noir
Wine Enthusiast, November 2024
94pts ""Lovely aromas of cranberry, raspberry, orange peel and peppery spice entertain the nose on this bottling.  There's a strong stemmy kick to the palate, with incense and sagebrush flavors giving nuance to the strawberry and red plum core." Matt Kettman

2022 Wrath 115/667 Pinot Noir
Vinous, November 2024
93pts "Lovely aromas of cranberry, raspberry, orange peel and peppery spice entertain the nose on this bottling.  There's a strong stemmy kick to the palate, with incense and sagebrush flavors giving nuance to the strawberry and red plum core."  Billy Norris

2022 Wrath Swan/828 Pinot Noir
Wine Enthusiast, November 2024
91pts "Wet clay, charred nuts, rhubarb, tomato and strawberry aromas converge on the nose of this clonal combination. Light raspberry-fruit flavors on the palate are topped in crushed-nut and toasted wood spices."  Matt Kettman

James Suckling, July 2025
92pts "Wet clay, charred nuts, rhubarb, tomato and strawberry aromas converge on the nose of this clonal combination. Light raspberry-fruit flavors on the palate are topped in crushed-nut and toasted wood spices." Brian Feedman

2022 Wrath Pommard 4/777 Pinot Noir
Wine Enthusiast, November 2024
92pts "Dried cherry and ample bunches of stemmy herbs show on the nose of this bottling.  The palate is more exciting, offering a zippy, peppery acidity that frames the charred rosemary and wild-current flavors." Matt Kettmann

2022 Wrath Pinot Noir, Boekenoogen Vineyard
International Wine Review, July 2024
93pts "A bouquet of spicy dark berries, pomegranate and rose petals.  It’s nicely concentrated, revealing complex, spicy flavors, excellent balance, good acidity, and a long finish that pops with love red berry fruit" IWR Tasting Panel

2022 Wrath Pinot  Noir, Cortada Alta Vineyard
James Suckling, July 2025
92pts "Wild strawberries and goji berries on the nose before a savory, assertively structured yet elegant palate.  Bruised blueberries and boysenberries bring generosity to a mineral spine that's dusted with woodsy spices and fennel seed." Brian Freedman

2022 Wrath Pinot Noir, McIntyre Vineyard
Vinous, August 2024
93pts "The 2022 Pinot Noir McIntyre Vineyard is so broad and energetic. There’s excellent delineation of cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry, clove and rose petal aromas and flavors, leading to broad swaths of attractively bitter, spicy tannin that grip the cheeks. Savory mineral density builds with time in the glass. This is a muscular wine that also displays focus and finesse in spades. The 2022 is all 115 clone, certainly contributing to its poise." Billy Norris

2022 Wrath Pinot Noir, Lemoravo Vineyard
Vinous, August 2024
93pts ""The 2022 Pinot Noir Lemoravo Vineyard (a site named as such because it once grew lemons, oranges and avocados) is juicy, fresh and vibrant. Expressive floral tones create lift, but a depth of layered spicy red fruit and citrus makes this so succulent. A bit of grippy, dusty white pepper grabs your tongue on the close, but it has a light touch. The Lemoravo is a little subtler than the other Pinots in the Wrath lineup, and I like it for that." Billy Norris

2022 Wrath Pinot Noir, KW Ranch Vineyard
Vinous, August 2024
94pts "The 2022 Pinot Noir KW Ranch Vineyard is super-floral. Rose stem, hibiscus, black cherry, tobacco, dried leaves and sagebrush open in this massively exuberant Pinot from Wrath. Balance here is impeccable, supported by an appealing array of fresh fruit juiciness. You can smell the SLH herbs and shrubs here. Gorgeous."  Billy Norris

James Suckling, July 2025
93pts "Fascinating aromas of citrus oil, red berries, cherries and rose petals set the stage of a palate with a distinctly silky texture and flavors of blood oranges, orange oil, cherries, Earl Grey tea and loamy earth." Brian Feedman

 

2022 Wrath Pinot Noir, San Saba Vineyard
Vinous, August 2024
95pts "Broad and pliant, the 2022 Pinot Noir San Saba Vineyard is a big boy. Generous and ample in its proportions, the 2022 fills the mouth with dense fruit and perfectly calibrated weight, never once feeling overdone or sluggish. Rose petals, lavender, blood orange and sweet, ripe strawberries introduce a wine of stunning intensity, accented by a hit of savory herbs on the finish. Winemaker Sabrine Rodems crafted an exceptional Pinot here." Billy Norris

 

2022 Wrath Pinot Noir, Tondré Grapefield
International Wine Review, July 2024
93pts "The Tondré Grapefield Pinot Noir is earthy and herbal with dark cherry aromas. It’s full in the mouth with good concentration of dark red fruit accompanied by a mélange of savory spices. A delicious wine." IWR Tasting Panel

James Suckling, July 2025
92pts "Pure fresh and candied cherries are the basis for an exuberant, effusive wine whose sappy tannic structure lingers with remarkable texture and persistence.  Pomegranate syrup and bergamot wrap around coriander seeds and touches of espresso and orange oil in the finish." Brian Freedman

Previous Vintage Reviews

2021 EX Sauvignon Blanc
Planet Grape, September 2022
93pts "light, supple, delicate and dry with notes of lemongrass, lime, nectarine, mango and spring pea"Catherine Fallis, Master Somm

2021 EX Unoaked Chardonnay 
Planet Grape, September 2022 
91pts "Light, mellow, creamy and dry with notes of lemon meringue pie, peach cobbler and butterscotch " Catherine Fallis, MS

2021 EX Pinot Noir
International Wine Review, August 2023
91pts "Medium ruby red with a red cherry, pomegranate nose. There’s lovely fresh red cherry/berry fruit on a balanced, medium weight palate with a silky texture. A good every day, easy drinking Pinot.  All Clone 828 sourced from the estate’s San Saba Vineyard."                  IWR Tasting Panel

2021 EX Syrah
International Wine Review, August 2023
92pts "Opaque color. Opening with a black pepper, blueberry, liqueur-like nose. Quite elegant and savory with a suave mouth feel and firm round tannins. Among the best wines in the Wrath portfolio.  50% Clone 17, 30% 877, and 20% Noir sourced from the estate’s San Saba Vineyard and fermented 20% whole cluster.  Matured 10 months in 20% new French oak" IWR Tasting Panel

2021 Wrath Fermata Chardonnay

Double Gold- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2023

Planet Grape, May 2023
93pts "Full, luscious, creamy and dry with notes of almond croissant, peach pie, biscotti and pound cake" Catherine Fallis, MS

International Wine Review, August 2023
92pts "The Fermata Chardonnay displays a lovely yellow gold color with a rich fragrance of ripe peach. It is full in the mouth with a creamy palate and ripe honeyed and vanilla flavors. Toasty oak puts in an appearance on the finish. Sourced from the San Saba Vineyard and matured 10 months in 20% new French oak" IWR Tasting Panel

International Wine Review, August 2023
92pts "The Fermata Chardonnay displays a lovely yellow gold color with a rich fragrance of ripe peach. It is full in the mouth with a creamy palate and ripe honeyed and vanilla flavors. Toasty oak puts in an appearance on the finish. Sourced from the San Saba Vineyard and matured 10 months in 20% new French oak" IWR Tasting Panel

2021 Wrath 3 Clone Chardonnay
International Wine Review, August 2023
91pts "Golden color. Orchard fruit and a hint of honeyed oak on the nose. Broad and creamy on the palate with very good depth of flavor. Finishes clean, focused and long. Sourced from the estate’s San Saba Vineyard; aged 10 months in 20% new French oak"                        IWR Tasting Panel

2021 Wrath Chardonnay, San Saba Vineyard
Planet Grape, May 2023
94pts "Rich, full, supple and dry with notes of candied lemon, nectarine, mango and butterscotch." Catherine Fallis, MS

2021 Wrath Ex Vite Pinot Noir
International Wine Review, August 2023
92pts "The 2021 Wrath Ex Vite Pinot Noir is from Wrath's Winemaker Series.  It offers dark cherry scents with earth notes.  It is full on the palate with excellent balance and freshness.  While not highly concentrated, there is plenty of flavor, round tannins and a medium finish.  All whole cluster fermented and aged 10 months in 30% new French oak."  IWR Tasting Panel

2021 Wrath 115/667 Pinot Noir
Planet Grape, May 2023
95pts "Full-bodied, finely chewy, tart and dry with notes of pomegranate, cranberry, cherry, clove, vanilla and mushroom." C. Fallis, MS

Wine Enthusiast, August 2023
94pts "Light in the glass, this bottling has pomegranate aromas that are layered in smoke and cracked pepper on the nose. The firm palate presents lively herbal tones of sagebrush, spicy cracked pepper and plenty of pom-cranberry flavors." Matt Kettmann

2021 Wrath Swan/828 Pinot Noir
Planet Grape, May 2023
94pts "Full, silky, tart and dry with notes of raspberry, cherry, fennel seed, nutmeg and cedar" Catherine Fallis, MS

Wine Enthusiast, August 2023
92pts "A lighter shade in the glass, this clonal combo shows cranberry sauce, toasted herbs and crushed rocks on the earthy nose. The palate is tense and complex, presenting strawberry and cranberry flavors against smoked meats and peppery spices." Matt Kettmann

2021 Wrath Pommard 4/ 777 Pinot Noir
International Wine Review, August 2023
92pts " The blend of 35% clones 777 and 65% Pommard offers dark and earthy black cherry aromas and flavors with a hint of forest floor. Show good acidity, rich layered flavors, and overall freshness. 20% whole cluster fermented and aged 10 months in 20% new French oak." IWR Tasting Panel

2021 Wrath Pinot Noir, Cortada Alta Vineyard

Vinous, October 2023
95pts "The 2021 Pinot Noir Cortada Alta Vineyard is laced with blueberry, blackberry, sage, menthol, licorice and dried herbs.  This bold, pungent Pinot is loaded with savory intensity and character.  There's quite a bit of tannin so another year or two in bottle shold help this come together more fully."  Antonio Galloni

The Wine Independent, February 2024
94pts "The 2021 Cortada Alta Vineyard Pinot Noir, made from 50% Mariafeld and 50% Wadenswil clones, is pale to medium ruby-purple in color.  It charges out of the gate with powerful scents of juicy plums, black cherries, and boysenberries followed by suggestions of candied violets, Indian spices, and mossy tree bark.  The medium-bodied palate has a solid structure of grainy tannins and soft acidity framing the blackberry flavor layers, finishing long and spicy."  Lisa Perrotti-Brown

2021 Wrath Pinot Noir, Boekenoogen Vineyard

Gold Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2024

Featured in "8 Outstanding California 2021 Pinot Noirs", Wine Spectator, May 2023

Wine Spectator, August 2023
92pts "A fresh, slightly high-toned version, with understated damson plum and red currant notes stretching out nicely over light sanguine and red tea threads. Shows sneaky length, too. Drink now through 2027. " James Molesworth

2021 Wrath Pinot Noir, McIntyre Vineyard
Vinous, October 2023
93pts "The 2021 Pinot Noir McIntyre Vineyard is a wild, intensely aromatic wine.  Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, macerated cherry, hard candy, mint and orange peel all grace this effusive, super-expressive PInot.  The McIntyre is a bit exotic but also full of character.  It is also the most overly ripe of the Pinots in this range from Wrath." Antonio Galloni

Wine Spectator, June 2023
90pts A lighter-bodied but nicely juicy version, with a core of cherry and blood orange notes lined with singed tea and sandalwood. Shows nice zip through the finish. Drink now through 2026."  James Molesworth

2021 Wrath Pinot Noir, Lemoravo Vineyard
Vinous, October 2023
92pts "The 2021 Pinot Noir Lemoravo Vineyard is bright and effusive in feel.  Sweet dried cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco, mint, crushed flowers and anise give the 2021 a super-appealing upper register.  The Lemoravo is the most ethereal of these pInots."  Antonio Galloni

2021 Wrath Pinot Noir, KW Ranch
Wine Enthusiast, June 2023
95pts "Lighter in the glass, this bottling entices the nose with lovely alpine strawberry, brisk raspberry, mace and star anise aromas on the spicy nose of this expression. The bright and zippy palate dances across the tongue with pomegranate, white pepper and fennel pollen flavors." Matt Kettmann

2021 Wrath Pinot Noir, San Saba Vineyard

BEST OF CLASS- San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2024

Vinous, October 2023
94pts "The 2021 Pinot Noir San Saba Vineyard is striking.  Bright, aromatic and full of punch, the 2021 delivers tons of savory flavor intensity in its deceptively mid-weight frame.  Crushed red cherry fruit, rose petals, mint, chalk and white pepper abound.  This layered, delineated Pinot hits all the right notes.  Impressive." Antonio Galloni

Wine Enthusiast, October 2023
94pts "Sour cherry, oregano, marjoram and bay leaf aromas make for an engaging nose of fruit and herb on this bottling from a vineyard just below the Santa Lucia Highlands. The palate snaps with strawberry and raspberry flavors that are cut by the eucalyptus leaf and wild sagebrush impacts." Matt Kettmann

2021 Wrath Pinot Noir, Tondré Grapefield
The Wine Independent, February 2024
94pts  "The 2021 Tondré Grapefield Pinot Noir is made from 45% Pommard 4, 35% clone 115 and 20% clone 943.  Pale ruby-purple in color, it gallops out with powerful notes of black cherries and blackberries with hints of fragrant earth, underbrush, and black truffles.  The medium to full-bodied palate has velvety tannins and soft acidity framing the generous fruit, finishing long and spicy."  Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Wine Enthusiast, June 2023
94pts "This is a ripe and ready Pinot Noir, popping on the nose with accessible aromas of cherry and star anise dust. The palate is grippy and acid-driven, showing vibrant flavors of red fruit and baking spice that shift into a higher gear." Matt Kettmann

2021 Wrath Destruction Level
Vinous, October 2023
93pts "The colorfully-named 2021 Destruction Level is a blend of equal parts Grenache and Syrah.  Pliant and layered, the 2021 has a ton to offer.  Ripe dark red cherry/plum fruit, spice, rose petal and cedar open effortlessly in this mid-weight Rhone-style red.  All the elements here are impeccably balanced throughout." Antonio Galloni

2021 Wrath Syrah, San Saba Vineyard
Vinous, October 2023
95pts "The 2021 Syrah San Saba Vineyard is gorgeous.  Dark and introspective, the 2021 is not an obvious wine but it has a ton to offer.  Lavender, espresso, mocha, licorice, blackerry, spice and chololate infuse the 2021 with notable textural resonance.  Bright acids and driving tannins give the Syrah its shape, not to mention tons of character."  Antonio Galloni