'Flying Pig'

Score

93

"A sleek, fresh and savory Bordeaux blend of 59% cabernet franc, 31% merlot and 10% cabernet sauvignon. Iodine, mulberries, blackberries, currants and bell peppers. It's silky and medium-bodied with a peppery finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold."

Score

96

"Instantly impressive in the glass, the 2021 Flying Pig, made from a blend of 59% Cabernet Franc, 31% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, bursts from the glass with seductive notes of black cherry skin, dusty plums and notes of dried herbs and turned earth. Medium-bodied yet round and succulent, the palate explodes with energy and a beautiful balance between dark fruit skin and earth. A food-friendly, tannic grip holds through the long, lingering, ever-evolving finish that has me coming back for more. The wine rested a year and a half in 30% new and neutral French oak barrels. Just under 2,500 bottles were produced."

Score

94

"Flying in with aromas of roasted pork shoulder (sorry, Pig), boysenberries and peach, the Pig is fresh and lively. Cherry and ginger flavors are joined by bits of thyme and molasses, all backed by crisp acidity and velvety tannins. The Cabernet Franc-driven blend aged for 18 months in French oak, 30% new. —M.A."