Villa Creek "Rocks & Flowers" Paso Robles Red Blend 2023

Jeb Dunnuck : 95 Points

(8/7/2025) Based on 40% Grenache, 36% Carignan, 16% Syrah, and 8% Mourvèdre, the 2023 Rocks and Flowers reveals red and black raspberries, Provençal garrigue, sandalwood, and peppery aromatics. Aged 18 months in French oak (15% new), it's ultra-pure and finesse-driven on the palate, with medium to full body, ripe, polished tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. This beautifully done wine is well worth seeking out. Drink 2025-2035.

Vinous - Eric Guido : 94 Points

(6/2025) The perfumed 2023 Rocks & Flowers wafts from the glass with lifted notes of violet pastille, crushed stone and citrus-laced blackberries. Juicy to the core, it sweeps across the palate with crisp wild berry fruit as nuances of baking spice mingle with crunchy tannins. A bump of residual acidity adds freshness through the close, while the 2023 leaves a tinge of balsam herbs to linger. Rocks & Flowers is a mix of 40% Grenache fermented with Mourvèdre, along with 36% Carignan and 16% Syrah. Drinking Window: 2026 - 2032.

Decanter : 93 Points

(8/21/2025) A Grenache-led blend (40%) that announces itself immediately with a bouquet of flowers and vibrant red fruits. The palate echoes this, adding a sense of power and structure. Well-integrated, medium-grained tannins frame the wine, with an acidity that cuts right down the middle. A varietally-correct wine with intention. Drinking Window: 2023 - 2027.

Wine Advocate : 93 Points

(10/2/2025) The 2023 Rocks & Flowers is a lovely and overperforming encapsulation of the style at Villa Creek, opening with a pure, peppery and herbal bouquet bound by energetic dark fruits. The palate is slim and seamless yet has no shortage of textural intrigue, transitioning to a spice-driven, savory finish where chalky tannins, vibrant acidity and retronasal perfume intertwine. It's a blend of 40% Grenache, 36% Carignan, 16% Syrah and 8% Mourvèdre. Drink Date: 2025 - 2023

James Suckling : 93 Points

(8/12/2025) Ripe, detailed aromas and flavors of cherries and goji berries are layered with woodsy spices and peppercorns. A touch of green olives, cured meats, crushed rocks and dried violets as well. This is a multidimensional wine that promises to evolve in fascinating ways. Drink or hold.