(95 points) " The enormous 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is a super-powerful, fabulously-concentrated, 50-year wine. Aromas and flavors of blackberry/cassis jam, minerals, and subtle oak…

2021 Faethm Fingers Crossed White, California, USA.

2021 Faethm Fingers Crossed Syrah, California, USA.

2021 Faethm Fingers Crossed Grenache, California, USA.

(96+ points) The 2001 Reserve Claret (an intriguing blend of 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot) is a massive mountain wine possessing both power and elegance. Its dense saturated…

77.9% Grenache, 9.4% Mourvedre 7.9% Syrah 4.3% Petite Sirah and 0.5% Viognier. (97-100 points).It's a ripe, sexy, insanely good barrel sample that has remarkable purity, tons of black raspberry and…

Lovely fruit notes of plum, black cherry, boysenberry and mulberry meld with hazelnut, cocoa, bergamot and bramble to create an enthralling range of flavor. The mouth is densely packed with flavor,…

(98-100 Points) "I tasted the 2021 Syrah Distenta III as a precise blend from barrel on July 6-it's due to be bottled in August. It comes from three estate vineyards: The Third Twin (51%), Cumulus…

82.9% Syrah, 7.5% Grenache, 3.9% Mourvedre 3.4% Petite Sirah 2.3% Whites (Petite Manseng & Muscat). This royal majesticity is a palace dance group comprised of nothing less than a wild 82.9%…

(98 Points) "Because my visit was scheduled for July 6, just two weeks after bottling on June 22, I tasted the 2021 Grenache Distenta Iii as a precise blend from barrel. It comes mostly from the…