Composed of just over 50% Cabernet Sauvignon with 33% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Pirouette starts with a firm backbone of fresh dark red and black fruit tones that waft with dusty florals and succulent oak spices. Full-bodied and with layers of juicy plums, blackberry jus, vanilla and cardamom madeleines, the palate reveals a balanced structure, succulent acidity and fine-grained tannins. The wine glides to a refined and long-lingering finish and will continue to drink well and remain food-friendly for over two decades. Just over 30,000 bottles were filled after the wine rested for just under two years in all French oak, 85% new. Give it a try!
95 points, Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate (May 2023)
The 2019 Pirouette is a mix of 56% Cab, 33% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Malbec and Petit Verdot. Currants, spicy oak, burning embers, and smoked tobacco are just some of its nuances, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, building, chalky tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It needs 3-4 years in the cellar, but it’s terrific.
94+ points, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2022)
The 2019 Pirouette is dark and spicy in the glass, with black raspberry, dusty rose and hints of mocha forming its bouquet. Its textures are something to behold, nearly velvety in feel, with potent red and black fruits accentuated by notes of baking spice and dark chocolate. The Pirouette finishes structured and long, leaving primary concentration and youthfully grippy tannins to linger. The 2019 will require patience to show its best. It's a blend of Red Mountain Cabernet (56%), along with 33% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot.
94 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Mar 2023)
This Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend maintains a sense of balance with surprisingly lively acidity and muscular tannins. The aromas are a heady mix of cassis, thyme, graphite and steaks grilling over hot coals. The wine feels lively on the palate, with flavors of black currants, dark chocolate and cedar filling the mouth. Enjoy now–2034.
94 points, Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2023)
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