92 points

Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, November 2020

“Aromatic with hints of lemon blossom and spice, this graceful Champagne is fine and creamy in texture. Lightly mouthwatering and well-knit, with flavors of nectarine, toast, star anise and candied ginger. Disgorged 2019. Drink now through 2025. 105 cases imported.”

94 points

2018 Luke Columbia Valley Syrah Reserve

Wine Enthusiast, December 2020

“Editors' Choice. Blackberry and other dark-fruit aromas meld with notes of smoked meat, coffee and mineral. The palate packs a big wallop of rich, layered black-fruit flavors, with plenty of tannic structure to provide support. It's a power-packed, hedonistic delight.”

92 points

2018 Luke Columbia Valley Syrah Reserve

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, December 2020

“Deep ruby. Sexy, deep, varietally expressive aromas of blackberry, blueberry, mocha, cured meat, black olive, licorice pastille and violet. Densely packed, savory and alive; more concentrated, tactile and deep than the regular Syrah, showing a more three-dimensional texture and an element of mineral lift to its sweet dark berry, black olive and spice flavors. Finishes quite long, with lingering sweetness and big, broad, ripe tannins that saturate the palate without going dry. This is way beyond the entry-level Syrah in depth and dimension.”

93 points

2018 Luke Columbia Valley Syrah Reserve

James Suckling, James Suckling, July 2021

“Black fruit, violets, smoke and dried herbs on the nose. Tar and charcoal, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Concentrated and racy on the palate with a velvety texture. Spicy and flavorful finish. A blend of 97% syrah, 2% mourvedre and 1% grenache. Try from 2022, but already delicious.”

90 points

2018 Luke Columbia Valley Syrah

Tim Fish, Wine Spectator, August 2021

“A handsome, zesty Syrah, with perky blackberry and licorice flavors that have a whiff of bacon. Drink now through 2027. 1,116 cases made.”

92 points

2018 Luke Columbia Valley Syrah

Wine Enthusiast, December 2020

“Editors' Choice. Aromas of black raspberry, scorched earth and pomegranate lead to rich fruit flavors. It's a no holds barred, rich, intense Syrah. Decant if drinking in the near term.”

90 points

2017 Luke Columbia Valley Syrah

Tim Fish, Wine Spectator, February 2020

“Zesty and plump, with easygoing fruit, offering blackberry and pepper flavors that build richness toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2025. 1,195 cases made. — TF”

91 points

2017 Luke Columbia Valley Syrah

Wine Enthusiast, March 2020

“Appealing aromas of coffee, assorted dried herbs and whiffs of smoked meat are followed by a soft, sultry palate, full of plum flavors that glide on the finish. The tannins show a little tackiness at present, revealing the wine's youth. Give it a short decant to see it deliver.”

91 points

2017 Luke Columbia Valley Syrah

James Suckling, James Suckling, June 2020

“Shows quite a bit of wood now with chocolate and walnut to the hints of spice, meat and fruit. Full-bodied, layered and velvety. Drink now.”

89 points

2018 Luke Columbia Valley "The Companion" Red Blend

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, December 2020

“Bright dark red. Complex if laid-back aromas of dark raspberry, mocha, espresso, spices, licorice, fresh herbs and menthol. At once supple, fine-grained and alive, with its raspberry and brown spice flavors conveying a restrained sweetness and carrying well through a ripely tannic, dusty finish. Nicely balanced from the outset, with the savory Syrah component quite apparent in the early going.”