Leviathan Red California 2021

94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Always a good value, the 2021 California Red Wine is no exception and has darker berry fruits, some leafy herb, sage, lavender, and chocolate nuances, full-bodied richness, and a lush, round, seamless style that's already impossible to resist. This is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon (with plenty of other red varieties), and it should shine for 7-8 years, if not a decade, although I would drink this puppy in its youth. Drink: 2023-2031. (12/26/23)"

93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Leviathan is fabulous. In fact, the 2021 is one of the best editions of Leviathan I can remember tasting. The purity of the flavors is just remarkable. Dark cherry/plum fruit, spice, new leather and licorice are all dialed up. Shortening the time in barrel from 18-20 months to 14 makes a huge difference in how the wine captures fruit intensity and finesse. Few winemakers know Napa Valley as well as Andy Erickson does. All of that expertise comes through in a gorgeous wine that over-delivers on all counts. Drink: 2023-2030. (Dec 2023)"

93 points James Suckling: "Blueberries, black berries, and flowers. Some stone. Spearmint and fresh bay leaves. Medium to full body with layers of juicy tannins that are rounded and textured. Creamy and caressing. 65% cabernet sauvignon with cabernet franc, petite sirah, petit verdot and merlot. Lovely to drink now. (1/4/24)"

91 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2021 Red Wine is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 10% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, and splashes of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it springs from the glass with youthful, eager-to-please notes of juicy blackcurrants, fresh blackberries, and plum preserves leading to wafts of spice cake and mint tea. The full-bodied palate is plush and lively, with bags of expressive black fruits and a spicy lift on the finish. Alcohol 14.8%. Drink: 2024-2040. (2/7/24)"