Figgins "Estate" Columbia Valley Red 2020

Jeb Dunnuck : 97 Points

(6/14/2023) The 2020 Red Wine showed brilliantly, with pure cassis, plums, dark chocolate, and graphite aromatics to go with a full-bodied, rich, wonderfully pure, elegant profile on the palate. This classic, structured, concentrated red is going to evolve for 25-30 years. The Red Wine is based on a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Merlot, all from the Figgins Estate Vineyard, that spent 22 months in new and once-used barrels. There are 1,615 cases of this brilliant wine.

James Suckling : 97 Points

(3/27/2023) Polished and structured with aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, graphite, black tea leaves and chocolate. Toasted hazelnuts and mocha, too. Full-bodied, firm and focused, with fine-grained tannins. Structured and well-framed, with a long and classy finish. Cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and merlot. Try from 2026.

Wine Advocate : 96 Points

(5/11/2023) the 2020 Estate Red Wine is Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant, with Merlot and Petit Verdot in the mix. Dark, juicy and dense with a spicy and floral essence, the nose shows power and precision with fantastic oak tones that lift from the glass. Full-bodied and generously layered, the red blend is fresh and juicy but will need additional time. It's tannic and food-friendly but will have no trouble filling its shoes. Your patience will be rewarded with additional years of bottle aging in the cellar. Just over 1,600 cases were produced.