The 2021 Machete is a blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Zinfandel. Deep garnet-purple in color, it swaggers out with bold, confident notes of black cherry preserves, mulberries, and peppered salami with hints of rose oil and star anise. The full-bodied palate is lively and vibrant, with soft tannins and a zippy finish.
94 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Feb 2024)
A burly red, with an attitude that's jammed with bold flavors of blackberry, sandalwood and fruitcake spices as this builds density and tension toward big-shouldered tannins. Petite Sirah and Syrah. Drink now through 2033. 5,800 cases made.
92 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (Oct 2024)
A proprietary red blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Zinfandel aged 14 months in 40% new oak. Rich, meaty with power and intensity, blackberry, Chambord, with long, crisp tannins and chocolatey spices through a very powerful and drying finish. In need of a good decanting as that will release the flood gates of black fruit, herb, and brown spice aromatics and flavours. An opulent and decadent wine imbued with pleasure meant to be enjoyed now almost on its own or with equally rich and hearty dishes.
92 points, Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter (Dec 2023)