91 pts Jeb Dunnuck v.23
All Barbera, the 2023 Barbera d'Amador Estate Grown is aged 14 months in used French oak for the most part, and medium-bodied in style. Food-friendly, with the grape’s hallmark acidity, it is tart in cranberry, orange peel, and juicy rusticity. From a site planted at 1,550 feet in granitic soils, it offers moderate complexity and approachable pleasure, a great wine for the table. Drink now-2030.
93 pts James Suckling v.22
Refreshing acidity and light tannins make a great frame for the brilliant raspberry and red cherry flavors in this well-balanced, medium-bodied wine. The structure firms up as you sip, and the vibrant fruit flavors keep pumping. Drink now or hold. — Jim Gordon
90 pts Wine Enthusiast v.21
This is an easy red to sip and savor. Ripe red cherry, boysenberry, and strawberry blossom out of the glass, alongside complementary notes of tarragon, cinnamon, fennel, black pepper, and crushed violets. The palate offers a modest acidity, resolved and chalky tannins, and a clean finish. Allow to open for 30 to 40 minutes for best enjoyment. — Stacy Briscoe
91 pts Wine Enthusiast v.20
A plethora of aromas and flavors greet the nose and palate, recalling blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, tart black plum, fresh violets, chocolate, toasted cedar, cumin, cardamom, and black and white pepper. Freshness rides through the center thanks to the elevated acidity, while fine-grained tannins add a touch of texture and solid backbone. It's interesting and engaging from the start through the lingering finish. — Stacy Briscoe
91 pts Wine Enthusiast v.19
Vivid red-cherry, cranberry and cedar flavors light up this medium- to full-bodied wine. Light tannins, good acidity and a welcome sense of concentration make it more delicious with each sip. — Jim Gordon
