Leviathan Red California 2019 1.5L

95 points James Suckling: "Very pure fruit this year with ripe raspberries and fresh currants throughout. Full-to medium-bodied with soft, polished tannins and bright, clean fruit. It’s really balanced and the finish and makes you want to drink it. Subtle and vivid fruit at the end. Yet, it can improve with age. Blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot and petite verdot. Drink or hold. (10/5/21)"

93 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Always a value, the 2019 California Red Wine is a juicy, up-front, undeniably delicious red with plenty of red, black, and blue fruits as well as graphite, leafy herbs, and chalky mineral nuances. Medium to full-bodied, pure, balanced, and seamless, it's a no-brainer purchase to enjoy over the coming 8-10 years at a minimum. Drink: 2022-2032. (Dec 2021)"

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Leviathan is a fabulous wine from Andy Erickson. Powerful and flamboyant, but somehow not overdone, the 2019 is packed with inky dark red fruit. Blood orange, spice and floral accents add just enough lift to keep things balanced. I very much like the energy here. Drink: 2021-2029. (Jan 2022)"

91 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "[$40/750ml list] Made in the old Flowers winery in Sebastopol, Leviathan is a partnership between winemaker Andy Erickson and Huneeus Vintners, sourcing grapes from throughout California. Leviathan's 2019 Red Wine is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 12% Syrah, 5% Petite Syrah and 3% Cabernet Franc matured 16 months in 25% new French oak. The result of the overall approach is a wine with mixed red and black berries tinged with cedar and vanilla shadings. It's full-bodied, rounded and velvety, even a bit warm on the finish, and if it's slightly lacking in distinctness, it is bold, flavorful and satisfying, delivering terrific value. Drink: 2023-2030. (Mar 2023)"