#23 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2024

97pts Jeb Dunnuck

The 2020 Red Wine showed brilliantly, with pure cassis, plums, dark chocolate, and graphite aromatics to go with a full-bodied, rich, wonderfully pure, elegant profile on the palate. This classic, structured, concentrated red is going to evolve for 25-30 years. The Red Wine is based on a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Merlot, all from the Figgins Estate Vineyard, that spent 22 months in new and once-used barrels.

97pts James Suckling

Polished and structured with aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, graphite, black tea leaves and chocolate. Toasted hazelnuts and mocha, too. Full-bodied, firm and focused, with fine-grained tannins. Structured and well-framed, with a long and classy finish. Cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and merlot. Try from 2026.

96pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

...the 2020 Estate Red Wine is Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant, with Merlot and Petit Verdot in the mix. Dark, juicy and dense with a spicy and floral essence, the nose shows power and precision with fantastic oak tones that lift from the glass. Full-bodied and generously layered, the red blend is fresh and juicy but will need additional time. It's tannic and food-friendly but will have no trouble filling its shoes. Your patience will be rewarded with additional years of bottle aging in the cellar.

95pts Wine Spectator

A wine of dimension and detail that's framed by dynamic structure, with flavors of blackberry, black olive, licorice and dusky spices gathering richness and polish toward big but refined tannins.

94pts Decanter

From the Figgins estate vineyard in the Northeastern part of the Walla Walla Valley comes a blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Petit Verdot that shows a real elegance to match its substantial structure. Lavender and violet aromatics followed on by crushed stone, white pepper, savoury herbs and a touch of wood smoke. The palate is supple and refined. Juicy red and blue berry fruits, bay leaf, graphite and an array of purple florals finish a stunning wine.

Winemaker Notes

Deep, dark ruby. Expressive bouquet with notes of red and black licorice, tea roses, aged leather, vanilla, and toasty oak. Massive mouthful of dense fruit. The elegant tannins and bright acidity give way to a medium body balanced with freshness, making this vintage of Estate Red wonderfully approachable. A stunningly long and full finish.