92 points

2016 Dutton-Goldfield Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah

Tim Fish, Wine Spectator, December 2021

“Deeply structured yet retains finesse, offering smoked meat, blueberry and grilled sweet anise flavors that build tension toward medium-grained tannins. Best from 2023 through 2030.”

95 points

2015 Dutton-Goldfield Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah

Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, July 2019

“This is an impressive wine from a site just north of the Petaluma Gap in a relatively warm spot, just temperate enough to ripen the variety. It is rich and concentrated yet fully in balance, with persistent acidity that beautifully brightens the brooding black fruit, baking spice and white pepper flavors.”

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.”