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2023 EX Sauvignon Blanc

Planet Grape, May 2023
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 Reveiw, July 2023
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 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

Wine Advocate, October 2024
91pts "A selection of barrels that skew toward the leaner side of the spectrum, the 2022 Chardonnay Fermata offers a much cleaner, brighter and more floral nose than the 3 Clone bottling. The palate is vibrant and pure, finishing on a mineral note further livened by citrus tinges."   Matthew Luczy

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

Vinous, August 2024
90pts "The 2022 Chardonnay 3 Clone is forward and oaky, with all of its barrel-inflected signatures leading the show.  It has a pleasant, curvy feel and there's a nice spice character to its base of orchard fruit."  Billy Norris

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 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 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

Vinous, August 2024
91pts "The 2022 Pinot Noir Cortada Alta Vineyard exists right at the boundary between ripe and overripe, emerging from the glass with spiced licorice, sweet Bing cherry and herbal cola notes. It’s exuberant and a little boisterous, but a generous tannin structure belts it in on the finish." Billy Norris

 

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

 

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

International Wine Review, July 2024
93pts "The Pinot Noir San Saba Vineyard displays lovely aromas and flavors of fresh red berries with a hint of spice.  It is nicely concentrated with soft round tannins and a long elegant finish." IWR Tasting Panel

 

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

 

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Previous Vintage Reviews

2022 EX Sauvignon Blanc

Planet Grape, September 2022
93pts "Ripe and creamy with notes of yellow apple, nectarine, starfruit, celery, edamame and chive." Catherine Fallis, Master Somm

 

2022 EX Unoaked Chardonnay

Planet Grape, September 2022
92pts "Light, mellow, creamy and dry with notes of apple pie, buttered toast and ginger cookie" 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

 

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 Fillis, 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

Wine Spectator, June 2023
92pts "Light-bodied but lively and persistent, with red cherry and damson plum notes laced with savory and mineral accents. Stays nicely defined through the floral-tinged finish. Drink now through 2028." James Molesworth

 

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

 

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Previous Vintage Reviews
 

2021 EX Unoaked Chardonnay

Planet Grape, September 2022
91pts "Light, bright, silky, and dry with notes of lemon meringue pie, peach cobbler and butterscotch" Catherine Fallis, Master Somm

 

2020 Wrath Fermata Chardonnay

purely domestic wine review, February 2023
90pts "The nose is rich stone fruit pastry sprinkled with salt and whiffs of velvety ricotta.  The palate entry is ripe and sleek citrus and nectarine with sweet pie spices in the core.  Retains a rather full richness in the finish"   Doug Wilder

 

2020 Wrath 3 Clone Chardonnay

Wine Enthusiast, March 2023 
90pts "Aromas of honey, macadamia nut butter, marzipan and buttered lemon show on the nose of this wine. The palate is brighter, with crisp red and green pear flavors and hint of riverstone minerality." Matt Kettmann

 

2020 Wrath Chardonnay, San Saba Vineyard

Connoissuer's Guide to California Wine, December 2022
90pts "An out-in-the-open Chardonnay that will never be accused of restraint, this ample, full-bodied effort juxtaposes plentiful, ripe apple fruit and a judicious complement of toasty oak in a nicely integrated mix. It never nears the line of being overblown, but it is no ersatz Chablis and fully embraces California ripeness while still exhibiting that balanced structure to work famously with food."Tasting Panel

 

2020 Wrath 115/667 Pinot Noir

Planet Grape, September 2022
93pts "Full, tart, youthfully grippy and dry with notes of cranberry, cherry, mushroom, turned earth, cedar and leather." Catherine Fallis MS

 

2020 Wrath Pinot Noir, McIntyre Vineyard

Wine Enthusiast, March 2023
94pts "Strawberry sorbet, chai spice and toasty oak aromas are cut through with a sharp pinpoint acidity on the nose of this bottling. The palate adds herbal intrigue to the mix, offering bay leaf, eucalyptus and green peppercorn elements to the core of raspberry slushie."Matt Kettmann

 

2020 Wrath Pinot Noir, San Saba Vineyard

Planet Grape, September 2022
94pts "Full, finely chewy, tart and dry with notes of black cherry, red licorice, sundried tomato, cumin, vanilla and dark roast coffee.." Catherine Fallis, Master Somm

Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine, November 2022
90pts "Our pick of the Wrath Pinots by dint of its brightness and balance, and a lithe, very well-focused effort that has a firm grasp on very lively and pure cherry-like fruit throughout, this wine is fully ripe without running to excess and lingers on and on with mannerly, neatly integrated tannins that never detract from its message of continuous fruit. Though sure to keep nicely for a number of years, it is a tasty, very easy-to-get-at Pinot Noir with lots to like right now." Tasting Panel

Wine Enthusiast, March 2023
93pts "Roasted plum, nori wrap, muddled mulberry and savory meat aromas invite the nose into this bottling. The palate is even more savory, with bay and eucalyptus leaf flavors giving an herbal angle to the plummy core." Matt Kettmann>

 

2020 Wrath Pinot Noir, Tondré Grapefield

Planet Grape, September 2022
95pts "Full, silky then finely chewy and dry with notes of cherry cola, vanilla, cedar, mushroom, oregano" Catherine Fallis, MS

 

2020 EX Syrah

Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine, December 2022
"One Star" 87/90pts "Ripe enough to hint quietly at a touch of chocolate but first and foremost fixed on the spicy, slightly gamey specifics of Syrah with a sense of dark berry fruit in good supply, the Wrath EX is a plump and rounded, wide-open wine that, in spite of its tender age, is very easy to get at right now. Though it is not overly soft in construction, neither is it built for long aging, and it calls for drinking with minimal cellar time." Tasting Panel

 

2020 Wrath Destruction Level, Grenache-Syrah

Wine Enthusiast, December 2022
95pts "Cellar Selection" This attention-grabbing blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah is impressive now and will only grow more intriguing with cellar time. Aromas of roasted black plum, pulverized violets, dried beef and hot asphalt lead into a meaty palate wrapped in powdery tannins and loaded with dried berry, purple flower and teriyaki-soaked beef flavors. Drink now–2035 Matt Kettmann

Connoisseur's Guide, October 2022
91pts "Best Buy" Whether reviewed as either a Syrah or a Grenache, this 50-50 blend would stand out as a winning wine. It has a strong and specific Syrah spice component to its insistent themes of judiciously oak-enriched, black and red berry fruit, and its equally evident Grenache complement brings with it a certain juicy brightness while helping to hold intrusive tannins at bay. The marriage of the two varieties is a good one, and the wine finds a distinctive niche of its own with both plenty to like now and the structure to age beautifully. Drink it now or lay it away for four or five years, but the very best choice would be to find more than one bottle and do both." C. Olken

 

2020 Wrath Syrah, San Saba Vineyard

Connoisseur's Guide, October 2022
90pts "Sweet and juicy on initial nosing then gradually revealing notes of spice and game with time in the glass, this full-bodied Syrah is presently just a bit at odds with itself in that, even though very appealingly supple to start, it takes a hard turn to toughening young tannins that contrast its rich and juicy beginnings. It is a wine with plenty of depth and a big personality, and its central character is quite good, but it begs for additional time, and unless it is tucked away for at least another three to five years, it will not be nearly as good as it can be." CO

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Previous Vintage Reviews

2020 EX Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Enthusiast, November 2021
92pts/ Editor's Choice ..."Best of the Year Issue" "Grassy and seaweed-like aromas kick off the nose of this bottling with dried lemon rind, chisled stone and singed lime-peel elements also at play.  There's a great grip to the palate, where jalapeno and lime flavors float atop the smashed stone minerality." Matt Kettmann

 

2020 EX Unoaked Chardonnay

Wine Enthusiast, December 2021
91pts Very light in the glass, this Chardonnay offers tight aromas of lime, wet sidewalk, grass and kelp. It's grassy on the palate as well, yet there is a hint of peachy opulence to fill it out. Matt Kettman

 

2019 Wrath Fermata Chardonnay

Vinous, May 2022
90pts  "Bright citrus and orchard fruit scents, along with building floral and spice nuances.  Offers sappy pear nectar, honeydew melon and Meyer lemon flavors that smoothly combine depth and vivacity. Finishes long and silky with a repeating florality and a lingering suggestion of candied ginger."  Josh Raynolds

Wine Enthusiast, April 2022
90pts "Baked pear, white rocks, apricot and peach aromas make for a lively, inviting nose on this bottling, which stops the malolactic fermentation halfway through. Considering that, the palate is still quite bold and buttery, with creamy butterscotch flavors that are uplifted by persistent citrus acidity." Matt Kettmann

"purely domestic wine report", April 2022
90pts "The nose is rich stone fruit pastry sprinkled with salt and whiffs of velvety ricotta.  The palate entry is ripe and sleek citrus and nectarine with notes of rich pie spices in the core.  Retains a rather full richness in the finish.  Drink 2022 - 2025." Doug Wilder

 

2019 Wrath 3 Clone Chardonnay

Vinous, May 2022
91pts "Spice-accented pear, nectarine, honey and vanilla on the expansive nose.  Supple and gently sweet, offering juicy orchard and pit fruit flavors that tighten up and take on a smoky nuance with air.  Closes long and spicy, with a refereshingly bitter orange pith note adding final bite."  Josh Raynolds

"purely domestic wine report", April 2022
92pts "The nose opens with lean freshness with lemon blossom, banana and mango with some smoky undertones.  The palate is beautifully ripe on entry with a nearly viscous rich nut and concentrated fruit in the core, finishing with pear, licorice punctuated by solid acidity." Doug Wilder

 

2019 Wrath Chardonnay, San Saba Vineyard

International Wine Review, September 2021
91pts "The 2019 Chardonnay San Saba combines grapes from four clones in equal amounts grown on the estate: 96, Mt. Eden, Kistler, and Wente. Selected barrels are used for fermentation with commercial and native yeast. The wine is aged in 40% new French oak for 10 months. The wine displays aromas of citrus with prominent oak. It has a soft texture with good acidity and good concentration."                     Michael Potashnik

 

2019 Wrath 115/667 Pinot Noir

International Wine Review, September 2021
92pts "This Pinot Noir is a blend of 115 and 667,  two popular Dijon clones from the San Saba estate vineyard. The grapes are processed and aged separately and then blended; 20% is fermented whole cluster. The wine offers flavors of ripe cherries with toast and hints of herbs. It has good concentration, crisp acidity and freshness and a soft silky mouth feel. A lovely wine and terrific value." Michael Potashnik

Wine Enthusiast, March 2022
91pts  "Light cherry and stewed strawberry meet with spice-cake and rusty earth aromas on the nose of this clonal pairing. The palate shows an herbal side of bay leaf, thyme and marjoram, giving nuance to the tart pomegranate core"  Matt Kettmann

 

2019 Wrath Swan/828 Pinot Noir

Wine Enthusiast, March 2022
94pts"cranberry and crystallized red-currant aromas meet with eucalyptus leaf on the dynamic nose of this bottling. Rustic dried meat flavors are enhanced by rose-petal and cranberry flavors on the palate. "  Matt Kettmann

Wine Advocate, December 2022
93pts "The 2019 Pinot Noir Swan/828 was vinified with 20% whole clusters and matured for 10 months in 25% new French oak.  It has pretty aromas of cranberries, red cherries, citrus peel, tea leaves and Angostura bitters.  The medium-bodied palate boasts a silky texture, tangy acidity, loads of bright red fruit and long, spicy finish." Erin Brooks

Wine Spectator, September 2021
90pts "There's good cut to this minerally, medium-bodied style, with baked cherry and plum flavors that are filled with spicy and beefy notes, which linger on the finish. Drink now through 2024." Kim Marcus

 

2019 Wrath Pommard 4/777 Pinot Noir

Wine Enthusiast, January 2022
93pts "Rust and iron aromas kick off the nose of this bottling, followed by waves of pomegranate jam and rocky earth.  The palate is sharp in raspberry, pomegranate, orange rind flavors that enliven the mouth, and hints of dried salami and earth add nuance." M Kettmann

Wine Spectator, September 2021
90pts "Well-structured and minerally, with notes of iodine to the dried berry and cherry flavors that show saline hints. Ends with dried sage accents on the firm finish. Drink now through 2024." Kim Marcus

 

2019 Wrath Ex Vite Pinot Noir

Wine Enthusiast, January 2022
93pts/ Editor's Choice "The coastal influence is vividly apparent throughout this bottling, starting with a nose that's layered in bay leaf, dewy herb, cracked peppercorn and underripe currant aromas. The herbal character dominates the palate in fascinating ways, loaded with damp sage sticks and wild thyme atop a cranberry core." Matt Kettmann

Wine Advocate, December 2022
92 pts ... Erin Brooks

International Wine Review, September 2021
90pts "The Ex Vite Pinot Noir is 100% whole cluster fermented from estate grapes. It is a flavorful blend of clones 667, 777 and Swan and is aged in 30% French oak for around 10 months. It is soft and round on the palate, fresh tasting and slightly tart on the finish" M. Potashnik

 

2019 Wrath Pinot Noir, Boekenoogen Vineyards

Vinous, May 2022
94pts "A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, star anise and cola, along with a smoky mineral overtone.  Juicy, lithe, and precise on the palate, offering sweet, mineral-laced Chambord, rose pastille and spice-cake flavors that deepen slowly with air.  Delivers a suave blend of power and delicacy.  Finishes gently tannic and sappy, with outstanding clarity and persistence."  Josh Raynolds

Wine Advocate, December 2022
93pts ... Erin Brooks

Wine Enthusiast, August 2022
91pts  "Rich and juicy aromas of cherry are layered in baked licorice, sage, smoke and loamy soil on the nose of this single-vineyard expression.  Similar elements dominate the palate, from black cherry to smoke and sage, with forest-like expressions of bay leaf as well."  Matt Kettmann

 

2019 Wrath Pinot Noir, Cortada Alta   

Wine Enthusiast, August 2022
91pts  "Baked cherry aromas are layered in oregano, dried meat and toasted wood on the nose of this bottling.  The palate runs right down the middle through classic flavors of black plum, light berry, smoke and dried herbs."  Matt Kettmann

 

2019 Wrath Pinot Noir, McIntyre Vineyard

Vinous, May 2022
94pts "Sharply focused aromas of fresh red berries, candied rose and exotic spices, along with a hint of blood orange in the background.  Chewy, tense and subtly sweet, showing very good depth to its raspberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors, which deepen and turn sweeter with air.  Shows strong mineral lift on a wonderfully persistent, tightly focused finish that features polished tannins and resonating florality."  Josh Raynolds

Wine Advocate, December 2022
93pts ... Erin Brooks

Wine Enthusiast, August 2022
93pts  "Dried cherry and toasty brown spices are wrapped in a sandalwood box on the nose of this bottling.  The palate deftly integrates roasted plum, pine needle and vanilla spice into a cohesive, satisfying sip."  Matt Kettmann

 

2019 Wrath Pinot Noir, San Saba Vineyard

Vinous, May 2022
95pts "Displays an array of fresh red fruit, blood orange, floral and nuances.  Stains the palate with finely detailed, spice-laced red currant, cherry-cola, and raspberry flavors that show superb depth with no excess fat.  Turns sweeter on the strikingly long finish, which shows outstanding tenacity, harmonious tannins and repeating red fruit, spice and floral notes."  Josh Raynolds

Wine Advocate, December 2022
95pts ... Erin Brooks

Wine Spectator, September 2021
​92pts "Fleshy, well-knit and lightly savory, with concentrated hot stone accents to the dried raspberry flavors, followed by underbrush notes and minerally hints on the firm, fresh finish." Kim Marcus

Internatinal Wine Review, September 2021
90pts "The 2019 Pinot Noir San Saba Vineyard displays aromas and flavors of dark cherry, raspberry and plum with hints of herbs and toast. A cool climate wine, it exhibits crisp acidity and freshness on the palate with a silky mouth feel and long finish." Mike Potashnik
 
 

2019 Wrath Pinot Noir, KW Ranch

Vinous, May 2022
94pts "A finely detailed, complex bouquet evokes fresh red berries, blood orange and Asian spices, along with a smoky mineral overtone.  Juicy and precise on the palate, offering alluringly sweet, spice-tinged raspberry, cherry and candied rose flavors that deepen steadily with air.  Conveys a suave blend of power and finesse.  Finishes on a gently tannic note, with outstanding clarity and persistence." Josh Raynolds

Wine Advocate, December 2022
94pts ... Erin Brooks

Wine Enthusiast, June 2022
92pts "A lighter shade in the glass, this bottling hits the nose with an herbal bouquet of sage and incense as well as cranberry and blistered tomato.  The palate's flavors are more rounded, with roasted cranberry and strawberry as well as oregano and marjoram."  Matt Kettman

 

2019 Wrath Pinot Noir, Tondré Grapefield

Vinous, May 2022
93pts "Pungent red and blue fruit aromas pick up vanilla and oak spice notes with air.  Fleshy and round on the palate, offering bitter cherry and boysenberry flavors that tighten up and turn sweeter through the midpalate.  Closes long and spicy, with a repeating blue fruit note and steadily building tannins."  Josh Raynolds

Wine Advocate, December 2022
94pts ... Erin Brooks

Wine Spectator, March 2022
90pts "Boasts balsamic accents to the ripe dark cherry and berry flavors, which are backed by firm acidity and tannins, with forest floor notes on the spicy finish. Drink now through 2024".  Kim Marcus

Vinous, August 2022
90pts  "Dark plum, star anise, muddled mulberry and earthy soil aromas converge on the nose of this single-vineyard expression.  The palate lands with a rich combination of plum juice, licorice and peppercorn flavors."  Matt Kettmann

 

2019 EX Syrah

Planet Grape, January 2022
93pts "Full, ripe, plush and dry with notes of boysenberry, blackberry, black licorice, chocolate truffle, cedar and pink rose."
Catherine Fallis, M.S.

 

2019 Wrath Syrah, San Saba Vineyard

Wine Enthusiast, June 2022
92pts "Pleasantly funky aromas mix with cracked pepper and dense berry plum paste on the nose of this single-vineyard expression. The cool-climate cracked pepper flavor is very powerful on the palate, spicing up what mulberry, plum and roasted fig flavors, with charred meat lingering deep into the finish. Matt Kettmann

Vinous, May 2022
93pts "Inky violet color. Expansive aromas of fresh dark berries, licorice, espresso and baking spices, along with a suave floral topnote. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering appealingly sweet cassis and blueberry flavors that deepen through the back half. Closes very long and subtly chewy, with dusty tannins framing repeating blue fruit and spice notes." Josh Raynolds

 

2019 Wrath Destruction Level, Grenache-Syrah

Wine Enthusiast, June 2022
93pts  "There's a stony graphite edge to the nose of this half-and-half blend of Grenache and Syrah, with boysenberry and game aromas also arising. That stony quality spans through the sip, giving a dry backdrop to the crushed berry, sour-cherry and elegant herb flavors"         
Matt Kettmann

Vinous, May 2022
91pts "The 2019 Destruction Level is a Rhone-style blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah. The Grenache is sourced from the Alta Loma Vineyard and the Syrah from Wrath’s San Saba estate vineyard, both cool climate sites. Dark ruby in color, the wine reveals a pleasant aroma of ripe blackberries and toasted oak. Soft and silky on the palate, it displays a lush mouth feel with good concentration and a persistent finish. Enjoy this wine with barbecue ribs."  Josh Raynolds

 

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Previous Vintage Reviews

 

2019 EX Sauvignon Blanc

Vinous, October 2020
90pts Lively, sharply focused citrus and orchard fruit aromas are complicated by hints of white flowers, succulent herbs and chalky minerals.  Taut, penetrating lemon zest and pear skin flavors show fine definition and an undercurrent of smoky minerality.  Finishes tight, minerally and long, with repeating florality and firm cut." Josh Raynolds

Wine Enthusiast, November 2020
91pts/ Editor's Choice "There's something rugged and rough about this wine that makes it so compelling" Matt Kettman

 

2019 EX Unoaked Chardonnay

Planet Grape, July 2020
91pts Silky and dry, then crisp and tart with notes of grilled peach, guava nectar, almond butter and pecan shortbread." Catherine Fallis

Wine Enthusiast, November 2020
"Honeysuckle, lime-blossom, light pear and peach aromas show on the nose of this stainless raised bottling.  It's tight on the sip, showing linear and fresh tones of lime juice and sharp pear." Matt Kettmann

 

2018 Wrath 3 Clone Chardonnay

Planet Grape, July 2020
90pts  "Unctous and satisfying with notes of pear nectar, grilled pineapple and butterscotch sundae" Catherine Fallis, Master Somm

 

2018 Wrath Chardonnay, Boekenoogen Vineyard

Planet Grape, July 2020
94pts"Subtle, complex, fresh, dry and tart with notes of mushroom , gruyere, croissant, bear claw, and vanilla bean." Catherine Fallis, MS

 

2018 Wrath Chardonnay, San Saba Vineyard

 Vinous"Glistening yellow.  Pear nectar, melon, pineapple and smoky mineral aromas are complicated by lemon curd and buttered toast nuances.  Juicy, seamless and broad."  Josh Raynolds

 domestic wine report "the nose is more lean mineral and crushed nut meats with a sour citrus note capped with a whiff of vanilla bean. The palate entry is sleek, mouthcoating pie spice backed by a core of lemon creme brulee.  Well put together and balanced.  Drink 2020-2025  Doug Wilder

Planet Grape, July 2020
92pts "Light, fresh, creamy and dry with notes of lemon curd, bosc pear, wheat cracker, and unsalted butter." Catherine Fallis, MS

 

2018 EX Pinot Noir

Planet Grape, December 2020
92pts "Full, velvety, fresh and dry with notes of raspberry, sour cherry, sassafras, cinnamon, cumin, and sage." Catherine Fallis, MS

PinotFile, November 2020
89pts/ featured "Are There Any Under $30 Domestic Pinot Noirs Worth Drinking?" "Pleasing aromas of cherry and spice that fade a bit over time in the glass.  Light in weight but very charming, offering an array of juicy red fruits framed by gossamer tannins.  Easy to cozy up to."  Prince of Pinot/Rusty Gaffney

 

2018 Wrath Ex Vite Pinot Noir

Wine Enthusiast, November 2020
94pts "Zesty aromas of thyme, tarragon, pine needle and peppercorn reveal the whole-cluster style of this bottling which rests on a fresh black-raspberry frame.  The palate is peppery and herbal as well as tossing wild sagebrush and marjoram in with toasted tomato and lighty dried cherry flavors.  Matt Kettmann

Planet Grape, December 2020
93pts "Full, supple, tart and dry with notes of cherry, rhubarb, mint leaf, bay leaf, mushroom and cedar."  Catherine Fallis, MS

Vinous, October 2020
91pts  "Fragrant, spice-tinged aromas of cherry, raspberry and candied rose; a smoky nuance emerges with air.  Fleshy and well-concentrated but lively as well, offering bitter cherry, black raspberry and spicecake flavors that spread out nicely on the back half.  Seamless and sharply focused, finishing with sold thrust, slow-building tanins and very good persisitence."  Josh Raynolds

 

2018 Wrath 115/667 Pinot Noir

Vinous, October 2020
92pts  "Brilliant red.  Vibrant raspberry, cherry liqueur and candied rose scent are complemented by suggestions of baking spices and sandalwood.  Juicy, seamless and energetic on the palate, offering appealingly sweet, spice-tinged red fruit and floral pastille flavors that open up steadily with air.  Fine-grained, even tannins frame the smooth, persisitent finish, which shows strong, floral-driven tenacity."             
Josh Raynolds

purely domestic wine report, October 2020
93pts/ included in The Value Guide; Wines under $40  "The nose is a deep, thicker style of smoky plum and herb.  The palate entry is polished earth and sweet red strawberry stretching into a supple core of more red fruit, graphite, and spice box.  A Pinot Noir for Syrah fans.  Drink 2020- 2026."  Doug Wilder

Wine Enthusiast, November 2020"Pleasantly rustic in approach, this clonal combo showcase begins with earthy aromas of sagebrush and dried cherries on the nose.  It lands on the palate with ample smoke and mulberry at its core and a penetrationg bay-leaf kick into the finish."Matt Kettmann

PinotFile, December 2020
92pts "Aromas of black cherry and dark red rose petal lead to a richly flavored mid-weight wine featuring a core of black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors with an appealing earthy bent.  Well-managed barrel treatment and a satisfying finish of some length.  Excellent Value."Prince of Pinot/Rusty Gaffney

 

2018 Wrath Swan/828 Pinot Noir

Wine Spectator, October 2020
92pts/ Insider Weekly feature  "This plush red offers mouthwatering flavors of red fruits and berries that are well-knit, with notes of Asian spice.  The creamy finish shows hints of slate and white pepper, with a note of chocolate mousse.  Drink now through 2024."       
Kim Marcus

Planet Grape, December 2020
93pts "Full, tart, fresh and dry with notes of raspberry, dried cherry, blackberry, pink rose, fennel seed, verbena, cinnamon, mocha, and cloves". Catherine Fallis, MS

Wine Enthusiast, November 2020
92pts  "Quite dark in the glass, this clonal blend packs intense boysenberry, damson plum and dark-strawberry aromas with vanilla pie crust, light violet and tea on the nose.  It's lush and thick on the plalate, with flavors of blackberry, nutmeg and French toast, proving ripe and hedonistic." Matt Kettmann

 

2018 Wrath Pommard 4/777 Pinot Noir

purely domestic wine report, October 2020
92pts/ included in "The Value Guide; Wines Under $40  "The nose is supple plum and cherry with a streak of firm acidity.  The palate entry is lean, dry raspberry and herb with supple mouth-coating acidity in the core.  Pretty youthful at this stage." Doug Wilder

Vinous, October 2020
92pts "Dark, shimmering red.  Powerful, spice-accented red and dark berries, cherry cola, fresh-turned earth and candied flowers on the perfumed nose.  Alluringly sweet and focused on the palate, offering cherry, black raspberry and rose pastille flavors complemented by an exotic allspice nuance.  Finishes long and gently chewy, with resonating spicifness and slowly building tannins." Josh Raynolds

Wine Spectator, November 2020
90pts  "Floral notes and hints of dried rose petal accent a savory core of spicy flavors in this finely textured red that is rich with acidity.  The finish is filled with sandalwood accents and engaging minerality.  Drink now through 2023."Kim Marcus

Wine Enthusiast, November 2020
91pt "Baked red cherry, mace and hints of French toast spice show on the nose of this clonal combination.  Toasty oak spice leads the ship, where baked red-fruit, sagebrush and a touch of eucalyptus flavors show." Matt Kettmann

 

2018 Wrath Pinot Noir, Boekenoogen Vineyard

Vinous, October 2020
93pts  "Limpid magenta.  An expansive bouquet evokes fresh red and blue fruits, exotic spices, cola and candied rose, and a hint of smokiness builds in the glass.  Densely packed yet lithe on the plalate, offering intense raspberry, boysenberry, spice cake and floral pastille flavors that turn sweeter through the midpalate.  Finishes very long and nervy, with sneaky tannins framing lingering red berry and allspice notes."  Josh Raynolds

Wine Spectator, October 2020
91pts  "Taut, with crushed stone accents to the dried currant and berry flavors.  Hints of hot spice come in the midpalate, with refined minerality on the finish, along with underbrush notes."  Kim Marcus

PinotFile, December 2020
91pts " Earth-kissed aromas of black cherry, black licorice and seasoned oak.  A dreamy texture captures attention upon entry.  Somewhat shy, offering mid-weight flavors of black fruits framed by tame tannins.  Needs more time in the cellar."  Prince of Pinot/Rusty Gaffney
 

2018 Wrath Pinot Noir, McIntyre Vineyard

Vinous, October 2020
94pts "Deep, brilliant red.  Expressive red and dark berry and cherry cola on the nose, along with baking spice, floral oil and smoky mineral nuances.  Shows fine delineation and spicy lift on the palate, offering concentrated red fruit liqueur, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors that turn sweeter with air.  Finishes impressively long and lively, with polished tannins providing support and closing grip to lingering dark berry and spicecake notes."  Josh Raynolds

purely domestic wine report, October 2020
95 pts  "The nose is lush candied red fruit with a backbone of polished spiced plum and florals.  The palate entry is beautifully poised with well-proportioned fruit, spice and acid.  There is excellent concentration in the core with saturated cherry, plum and currant backed up by sleek, focused acidity on the finish."  Doug Wilder

 

2018 Wrath Pinot Noir, KW Ranch

Vinous, October 2020
92pts "Deep scarlet.  Lively red berry, cherry and candied rose aromas pick up hints of cola and allspice as the wine opens up.  Fleshy and seamless on the palate, offering fresh raspberery and cherry flavors that show very good depth and appealing sweetness. A spicy flourish adds cut to the floral-accented, gently tannic finish, which lingers with strong tenacity."  Josh Raynolds

 

2018 Wrath Pinot Noir, San Saba Vineyard

Vinous, October 2020
93pts "Bright garnet.  Aromas of black raspberry, cherry and candied flowers are complemented by an emerging floral nuance.  Sappy and penetrating on the palate, offering appealingly sweet red and dark berry flavors that show a suave interplay of depth and liveliness.  Smooth, even tannins frame a strikingly long, vibrant finish that features a zesty mineral note and repeating florality."  Josh Raynolds

purely domestic wine report, October 2020
94pts "The nose is perfumed jasmine, cherry, graphite and dried plum leading to a supple palate entry of tobacco, cherry with richly structured core of mineral and ripe dark stone fruits finishing with dry strawberry and sap.  Drink 2020-2030." Doug Wilder

Planet Grape, December 2020
94pts "Full, bold, silky and dry with notes of dark cherry, red rose, dark chocolate, cinnamon, cedar, and brown mushroom."           Catherine Fallis, MS

PinotFile, December 2020
93pts "Beautifully perfumed nose with aromas of dark bing cherry, spice and sous-bois.  Complex and provocative in a middleweight style with a delicious core of dark cherry and raspberry fruits accented with a hint of spice, dark caramel and earthiness.  Admirable balance with welcoming finishing persisitence."  Prince of Pinot/Rust Gaffney

 

2018 Wrath Pinot Noir, Tondré Grapefield 

Wine Spectator, July 2020
92pts / Tasting Highlights "9 Knockout California Pinot Noirs"  "Big, rich and powerful, with lively underbrush notes to the dense dark fruit and spice flavors.  The ripe finish has creamy aspects, with hints of cocoa.  Drink now through 2025".  Kim Marcus Vinous, October 2020

Vinous, October 2020
94pts "Vivid red.  Powerful raspberry and cherry aromas display excellent clarity and complicating suggestions of cola, floral and exotic spice flourishes.  Juicy, well-concentrated red berry, cherry pie and floral pastille flavors show sharp definition and energetic lift.  Closes on a vibrant mineral note, delivering superb persisitence and fine-grained tannins that fold steadliy into the clinging fruit."  Josh Raynolds

PinotFile, December 2020
92pts " An array of aromas lead off including cherry, spice cabinet, vanilla and sawdust.  Noticeable richness and plush on the palate, with flavors of black stone and berry fruits.  Boldest of the three 2018 vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs with also more oak in evidence.  There is a curious petrol note appearing on the finish."  Prince of Pinot/Rusty Gaffney

 

2018 Wrath Destruction Level, Syrah-Grenache

Vinous, October 2020
93pts "Pungent aromas of cherry, black raspberry and cassis are punctuated by suggestions of white pepper and candied flowers. In an extroverted style, offering sweet red and dark berry preserve, allspice and licorice flavors that firm up slowly on the back end. Shows fine definition the long, youthfully tannic finish, which leaves sappy cherry and floral notes behind."  Josh Raynolds

 

2018 Wrath Syrah, KW Ranch

Vinous, October 2020
92pts "Spice- and smoke-accented dark berry and cherry aromas are complemented by game and licorice nuances that build with air. Concentrated blackberry and bitter cherry flavors show very good depth and sweetening vanilla and cola flourishes. Finishes supple and emphatically spicy, with rounded tannins lending shape to lingering dark fruit and floral notes."  Josh Raynolds

 

2018 Wrath Syrah, San Saba Vineyard

Vinous, October 2020
93pts "Spice-accented aromas of dark berries, violet and olive pick up a hint of smokiness with air. Shows sharp focus and spicy lift in the mouth, offering juicy black raspberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors and a subtle touch of cured meat on the back half. Closes gently sweet and long, with sneaky tannins and a lingering bitter chocolate flourish. There's a distinctly Old World, savory mien to this wine that I find quite compelling."  Josh Raynolds

"purely domestic wine report", February 2021
95pts  "The nose is rich plum, fig and peppercorn with notes of tar and camphor.  The palate entry is velvet-like with supple black fruit, peppercorn and grilled meat in the core.  The finish offers effortless balance and concentration.  Very pretty wine.  Drink 2020-2030."  Doug Wilder

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​Previous Vintage Reviews​​

 

2017 EX Pinot Noir

Planet Grape, November 2019
91 pts "Full and soft, then tart and refreshing with notes of raspberry, cherry, radicchio, red licorice and gingerbread." Catherine Fallis, MS

 

2017 Wrath 115/667 Pinot Noir

Wine Spectator, November 2019
90 pts also featured in  "9 California Pinots from the Grape's Top Regions" "Finely textured flavors of dried cherry, beet and pomegranate are interwoven with burnished spice and cedar accents.  Hints of mocha show on the creamy finish.  Drink now through 2023." Kim Marcus

Wine Enthusiast, December 2019
92 pts "A wild sagebrush aroma kicks off the nose of this clonal blend, followed by waves of baked cranberry, mace and pine needle.  A bright Bing cherry flavor arises on the palate alongside thyme, eucalyptus and baking spice tones that add more complexity."                 
Matt Kettmann

 

2017 Wrath Swan/828 Pinot Noir

Wine Enthusiast, December 2019
91 pts "There's a strong amount of dewy forest aromas going on in this bottling, including pine needle, eucalyptus oil and tart red fruits.  An underlying smear of raspberry jam arises on the palate alongside wild mint and tea flavors." Matt Kettmann
 
 

2017 Wrath Pommard 4/777 Pinot Noir

Wine Enthusiast, December 2019
92 pts  "Pleasantly rustic on the nose, this bottling by Sabrine Rodems begins with complex aromas of dried herbs, iron and red cherry. The palate is earthy in tones of tea leaves and cracked peppercorn, with accents of currry spice and cranberry adding to the elegant, complex mix." Matt Kettmann
 
 

2017 Wrath Ex Vite Pinot Noir

Vinous, November 2019
91 pts "Ripe red berry, cherry and floral scents are complemented by spice and licorice nuances that build steadily in the glass.  Shows very good heft as well as energy to the black raspberry, cherry preserve and candied rose flavors, which tighten up and become chewier on the back half.  Finishes smoky and quite long."  Josh Raynolds
 
 

2017 Wrath Pinot Noir, Boekenoogen Vineyard

Vinous, November 2019
93 pts "A highly complex bouquet evokes red berry liqueur and cherry aromas, along with building potpourri, Asian spice and smoky mineral accents.  Shows sharp delineation and noteworthy energy on the plalate, offering spice-tinged strawberry, rose pastille and spicecake flavors that pick up a smoky nuance with air.  Finishes extremely long and precise." Josh Raynolds

 

2017 Wrath Pinot Noir, McIntyre Vineyard

Wine Spectator, October 2019
93 pts and an "Insider" feature "Robust and powerful, with concentrated and pure-tasting flavors of dark cherry and dried blueberry, backed by fresh acidity.  Mineral and cardamom notes flood the lively finish. Drink now through 2025."  Kim Marcus

Vinous, November 2019
93 pts "Mineral and spice-tinged aromas of fresh red berries and candied rose, along with an exotic blood orange nuance that builds in the glass.  Taut and nervy on entry, then more broad in the midpalate, offering energetic raspberry and bitter cherry flavors complemented by a hint of exotic spices.  Velvety tannins build slowly on the sappy, penetrating finish."  Josh Raynolds

 

2017 Wrath Pinot Noir, KW Ranch

Vinous, November 2019
92 pts "Spice accented dark berry, cherry cola and fruitcake aromas, along with floral and vanilla notes that expand as the wine opens up.  Sweet and broad in the mouth, offering juicy black raspberry, cherry liqueur and floral pastille flavors firmed by an undercurrent of smoky minerality.  Smoothly plays richness off energy and finishes supple and long." Josh Raynolds

Wine Spectator, January 2020
91 pts "This is rich, with dark chocolate and Asian spice notes accenting the creamy mix of dark plum and blackberry flavors.  Mocha hints show on the finish."  Kim Marcus

 

2017 Wrath Pinot Noir, San Saba Vineyard

Slow Wine USA, January 2021
"Coin" award/ Great Value
"One of the premium selections, from the single vineyard series that upholds minimal winemaking and meteiculous barrel selection, really trying to showcase the different styles of Pinot.  Full of cherry, cola and spice ont eh nose with an earthy, dark berry finish."

Vinous, November 2019
92 pts "Expansive, spice-accented red berry, cherry and floral scents pick up hints of cola and baking spices with air.  Juicy, lively and appealingly sweet, offering fresh raspberry and cherry flavors complemented by five-spice powder, cola and allspice flourishes.  Closes very long and silky with emphatic red fruit character and discreet tannins that add framework and gentle grip."  Josh Raynolds

Wine Spectator, January 2020
91 pts "Succulent red fruit and forest floor flavors are matched to a plush texture in this spicy, cedary style.  Hints of hot stone and toffee show on the finish." Kim Marcus

 

2017 Wrath Pinot Noir, Tondre Grapefield

Vinous, November 2019
93 pts "Ripe red and blue fruits, vanilla and a hint of potpourri on the deeply perfumed nose.  Smooth and expansive on the palate, offering plush oak-spiced raspberry, cherry liqueur and black raspberry flavors that show real depth and complementary licorice and exotic spice flourishes.  A smoky nuance appears with air and carries through the impressively long, gently tannic finish."  Josh Raynolds

 

2017 Wrath Alta Loma Grenache

Vinous, November 2019
92 pts "Highly fragrant, smoke-accented aromas of cherry, raspberry and candied flowers are joined by a spicy nuance that gains strength with air.  Fleshy and concentrated but energetic as well, offering juicy red fruit, lavender and spicecake flavors that show impressive tension and spread out very slowly on the back half.  Seamless and emphatically fruit-driven, finishing with firm cut, harmonious tannins and strong, floral-tinged persistence." Josh Raynolds
 
 

2017 Wrath Destruction Level, Syrah-Grenache

Vinous, November 2018
92 pts "Spicy blackberry, cherry and floral scents are complicated by savory herb and pungent floral notes.  Gently sweet and broad on the palate, offering juicy black and blue fruit and candied violet flavors and a peppery accent that builds on the back half.  Still on the primary side, showing solid finishing thrust, grippy tannis and strong, floral-and spice-driven persistence."  Josh Raynolds
 
 

2017 Wrath Syrah, KW Ranch

Vinous, November 2019
93 pts "Powerful, mineral tinged cherry and black raspberry aromas are complemented by suggestions of exotic spices, violet and licorice.  Seamless and broad in the mouth, offering intense black and blue fruit liqueur, spicecake and violet pastille flavors that become livelier as the wine stretches out.  The floral and spice notes carry strongly through the sharply delineated finish, which shows excellent focus and silky, harmonious tannins.  Drink through 2032" Josh Raynolds

Wine Spectator, October 2020
91 pts  "Quietly brooding at the core, wrapped in expressive black raspberry, orange zest and smoky meat notes that uild richness toward medium-grained tannins.  Drink now through 2026."  Tim Fish
 
 

2017 Wrath Syrah, San Saba Vineyard

Decanter, February 2021
"California Syrah: 10 Great Value Picks under 40"
93pts " Classic Syrah nose of fresh herbs, bacon fat and black liquorice. There's great depth on the mid-bodied palate, layered with deep, dense flavours of huckleberry, blueberry jam and sweet tobacco. Juicy and chocolate-driven on the finish." Matthew Luczy

Vinous/Tanzer, November 2018
93 pts  "Ripe blackberry and cherry aromas are complicated by suggestions of exotic spices, olive, bacon and succulent flowers.  Supple, appealingly sweet black and blue fruit flavors gain energy and spiciness with air while a smoky mineral element adds lift and back-end cut.  Supple tannins add grip to a very long, floral-dominated finish that leaves candied licorice and violet pastille notes behind.  Drink through 2032"  Josh Raynolds

Wine Spectator, July 2020
91 pts / Tasting Highlights feature "Polished and sleekly structured, with vibrant raspberry and blueberry flavors that take on shades of orange peel and violet.  Drink now through 2027."   Tim Fish

2014 Wrath Swan/828 Pinot Noir

International Wine Review, April 2017
​90 pts "Dark red plum accented by forest floor show on the bouquet. The palate is similarly earthy and dark in character with medium density and length. Easy, pleasant drinking. 20% whole cluster fermentation and aged 10 months in 40% new French oak." 
Don Winkler

 

2014 Wrath Pommard 4/ 777 Pinot Noir

Vinous/Tanzer, October 2016
91 pts  "Perfumed aromas of fresh red berries, candied rose, peppery spices and minerals.  Vibrant and precise on the palate, offering sappy cherry and raspberry flavors that become sweeter and nervier with air.  Finishes with gentle tannins, very good length and a lingering echo of candied flowers." Josh Raynolds

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2017
91 pts  "A gorgeous effort is the 2014 Pinot Noir Pommard 4/777, which has a savory, almost earthy slant in its black cherry, spice, sagebrush and dried herbs aromas and flavors.  Medium-bodied, elegant and seamless on the palate, with a terrific core of fruit and a gorgeous finish, drink this beauty anytime over the coming 7-8 years.  It's a rock solid value."  Jeb Dunnuck

 

2014 Wrath Ex Vite Pinot Noir

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2017
90 pts  "The only wine made with 100% whole clusters and from the estate San Saba Vineyard located just outside the edge of the Santa Lucia HIghlands, the 2014 Pinot Noir Ex Vite offers outstanding notes of strawberries, wild herbs, pepper and earth in a medium-bodied, low acid, rich and textured package.  The stems show here, but they're balanced by plenty of fruit, and it offers lots of upfront appeal."  
Jeb Dunnuck

 

2014 Wrath Pinot Noir, Boekenoogen Vineyard

Vinous/ Tanzer, October 2016
90 pts "Ripe cherry and raspberry aromas are complicated by suggestions of musky floral and herb nuances.  Sappy and broad on entry, then showing more tension in the middle, offering juicy red and dark berry flavors that turn spicier on the back half.  Shows a refreshingly bitter edge on the persistent finish, which is framed by dusty, even tannins." Josh Raynolds

Wine Spectator, February 2017
91 pts "Displays a charming red-candy mix of cherry-berry fruit that's supple and well-focused, easygoing on the tannins and a sheer joy to drink." James Laube

 

Wine Spectator, February 2017
Rating 90 pts" A savory style, offering a mix of dried herb, leafy underbrush and dried berry flavors, with hints of anise, red candy, and red licorice, backed by mild tannins.  Most impressive for the length on the finish"  James Laube