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The Bully 2015

93 Points – Wine Spectator

“Burly yet polished, with well-built black cherry, crushed stone and bay leaf flavors that build momentum toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2026.”

-Tim Fish


Zachary’s Ladder 2016

93 Points – Wine Spectator

“Deeply structured yet showing plenty of finesse, offering blackberry, steely mineral and licorice flavors that build richness toward polished tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2025.”

-Tim Fish, The Wine Spectator


The Devil You Don’t Know 2016

92 Points – Wine Spectator

“Compact but loaded with personality, offering blueberry, smoky bacon and cracked pepper flavors that build depth toward broad-shouldered tannins. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Best from 2020 through 2025.”

-Tim Fish, The Wine Spectator



Old Scratch Cabernet 2016

92 Points – Wine Spectator

“This wine is no wallflower, with a broad-shouldered structure but plenty of plump blackberry, crushed rock and savory spice flavors. Finishes with a snap of tannins, so hands off for now. Best from 2020 through 2026.”

-Tim Fish, Wine Spectator


The Pixie 2014

94 Points – Wine Advocate
93 Points – Wine Spectator
92 Points – Wine Enthusiast


The Evil Twin 2014

93 Points – Wine Advocate
91 Points – Wine Enthusiast
91 Points – Wine & Spirits



The Bully 2014

92 Points – Wine Advocate
92 Points – “Year’s Best Cabs” – Wine & Spirits
91 Points – Wine Enthusiast

 


Old Scratch GSM 2015

93 Points – Wine Spectator

“Lively and full of personality, with raspberry, smoked pepper and orange peel aromas that open to zesty, layered red plum and licorice flavors that move at a snappy pace toward the finish. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Drink now through 2024.”

-Tim Fish, Wine Spectator


Zachary’s Ladder 2014

92 Points – Wine Spectator
#68 – Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2017

Rich yet densely structured, with expressive black cherry and blueberry fruit, accented by smoky licorice and finishing with big but refined tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Best from 2019 through 2025.

-Tim Fish, Wine Spectator



The Evil Twin 2013

92 Points – Wine Spectator
92 Points – Wine Advocate

“An interesting blend of 75% Syrah and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon that was barrel fermented and aged in new French oak, the 2013 The Evil Twin offers loads of Syrah pepper and meatiness to go with hints of graphite, dark fruits and licorice. Big, full-bodied, sexy and heady, with silky tannin, it


The Bully 2013

93 Points – Wine Advocate
92 Points – Wine Spectator
90 Points – Wine Enthusiast

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The Pixie 2013

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The Big Sissy 2015

92 Points – Wine Advocate

Old Scratch 2014

93 points – Wine Spectator

The Evil Twin 2012

93 Points – Wine Spectator

93 Points – Wine Enthusiast

92 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

92 Points – Wine & Spirits

#2 Top Red Blends -Seattle Met 2015

Three-quarters syrah and one-quarter cabernet sauvignon, with all of the electricity winemaker Chris Gorman is known for, this red is packed with dark cherry, earth, and smoked meat aromas and flavors that show concentration and depth.

-Sean Sullivan, Wine Enthusiast