- 92 points -

A juicy and delicious red with plum and berry character and hints of chocolate and spice. Full body, round tannins and a savory finish.

- 92 points -

So much pressed-violet character, spice box, licorice, brambleberries and citrus undertones. Very juicy on the palate with lots of soft, succulent tannins, driven acidity and only an ever so slightly chewy finish. So pure and drinkable. Malbec, bonarda and syrah blend.

- 92 points -

Grenadine, red-fruit and floral undertones on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Fresh and juicy on the palate with pleasant acidity, polished tannins and a dense, caressing texture. Flavorful finish

- 92 points -

A delicious red for everyday drinking with tons of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries and just a hint of coffee and spice. No need to over-think this, thanks to the spot-on balance of juicy fruit, soft tannins and lively acidity.

- 91 points -

Spicy red and dark plums with currants, cassis and violets. The palate has a sleek, juicy feel with purple fruit and chocolate to close. A blend of 60% malbec, 20% bonarda and 20% syrah. Drink now. Screw cap.

- 91 points -

A well-made red with subtle spices and coffee to the blackberries and black cherries. Fresh and fluid on the medium-bodied palate with crunchy, lightly chewy tannins. Fresh and fruity finish with plenty of spiced cherries and strawberries in the medium-length finish. 

- 91 points -

A delicious, medium-bodied, fruity red with some berry and cherry character and hints of spices and dried fruits, 60% malbec, 20% bonarda and 20% syrah. Sustainable. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

- 91 points -

A pretty and rich red with delicious fruit and balance. Medium body, light and soft tannins and a bright finish. A blend of malbec, syrah and bonardo. Wonderful freshness, balance and price. 

- 90 points -

Substantial, brooding, savoury.
...This substantial red offers notes of toasted spices, blackened cherries, blackberries, cracked pepper and saddle leather with violets and licorice undertones. It is brooding; flavours of bittersweet cocoa nibs and spice, espresso and black fruit dominate. It has a savoury finish. 

Pair: roasted meats, decadent mushroom risotto or hard cheeses. 

- 89 points -

"The 2013 shows a little more complexity and elegance than the 2012, that I tasted a few weeks ago, which was also an opaque purple red blend of malbec with syrah and bonarda. Expect aromas of black cherry jam, blueberry and red grapefruit with delicate oak spice. It is full bodied and flavourful with some firm tannin giving grip and acidity for vibrancy. Good to very good length. Try with a steak. Best 2014 to 2016. Tasted August 2014 during WWAC14."

**Judge's Choice winner in World Wine Awards Challenge, WineAlign.com**

- 87 points -

(a 60/20/20 blend): Bright dark red. Slightly tanky aromas of raspberry, mocha and smoke. Red fruit and flint flavors are lifted by a hint of spicy oak. Not at all a sweet style, this wine's firm tannins should give it the bite to serve with pizza. -Stephen Tanzer

Top 20 under $20

Try this opaque purple red with steak or enjoy with a cheese platter! - Steve Thurlow, WineAlign.com