What the Critics Are Saying
Publisher's Pick - 93 Points
2021 Cabernet SauvignonBittersweet dark chocolate and dusty tannins make way for blackberry, slate, and leather. A powerful engine roars in sync with the wine’s balanced temperament.
90 Points
2021 Cabernet SauvignonA rich, bold and full-bodied red with aromas of dark berries, grilled herbs and sweet spices. Creamy, with plush tannins and generous amounts of ripe berries and sweet oak spices on the palate. Mocha-flavored finish. Drink now.
91 Points
2021 Cabernet SauvignonThe 2021 Pandemonium Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and sports a dark purple core with a brickish rim in the glass. Black plums, blackberry puree, cassis, old leather, and just a hint of tar are present on the nose. Black licorice and sour cherry tones hit the palate while it finishes with crunch tannins and a bitter herb finish.
Publisher's Pick - 94 Points
2021 Red BlendIn its first release, this blend of 50% Lagrein, 37% Zinfandel, and 23% Merlot is a concentrated, luscious wine fermented with skin contact for 14 days. Aged 12 months in French oak lends a creamy density while exuding aromas of violets, dark chocolate, and boysenberry. Even on the palate, the blue fruit is enhanced by violets and drenched in white chocolate.
90 Points
2021 Red BlendAromas of blackberries, dark plums and baking spices on the nose, following through to a medium to full body with firm tannins. Juicy at the center and mellow. Rich and ripe. Drink now.
92 Points
2021 Red BlendThe 2021 Pandemonium Red Wine is a unique combination of 50% Lagrein, 37% Zinfandel, and 23% Merlot and displays a deep purple-ruby core with a neon blue rim. It’s aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Dusty earth and crushed peppercorn notes dominate the nose, but the palate is all fruit - think blueberry jam, blackberry coulis, and sweet baking spices. There is a bitter herb and sweet tobacco note on the back palate that I love.
89 Points
2021 ZinfandelBlackberries, cassis blossoms, cranberries and flowers on the nose. Medium body with chalky tannins and a juicy yet rich and fleshy core of sweet berries all the way through. Drink now.
93 Points
2021 ZinfandelThanks to a 50-degree diurnal shift at this site, the long hangtime and lower yields result in an intense flavor profile for this 100% Zinfandel. Brushy notes of cranberry and blackberry merge with black pepper and tobacco leaf. Meaty, round tannins augment the experience. No havoc on the palate: instead, a balanced finish of licorice and leather with bright acidity.
91 Points
2021 ZinfandelAged in French oak for around 12 months, the 2021 Pandemonium Zinfandel sports a neon ruby core with a light blue rim in the glass. A nose of crushed strawberries, black plum skin, peach yogurt, and dusty herbs present themselves nicely. Very red fruit forward and herbaceous on the palate, alongside grippy tannins and perfect levels of bright acidity, complete the wine.