JEB DUNNUCK 93+ POINTS - "Another 2016 presented, the 2016 Red Blend Founder's Reserve checks in as 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Petit Verdot, 21% Merlot, 15% Malbec, and 12% Cabernet Franc, also all from Calistoga. Its deep purple color is followed by a beautiful wine that has loads of black and blue fruits, leafy herbs/tobacco, damp earth, and hints of espresso. Full-bodied, concentrated, and pure on the palate, it's a terrific 2016 from this team that can be drunk today or cellared for 15-20 years if you're so inclined."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "The blend of the 2016 Founder’s Reserve Proprietary Red is 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Petit Verdot, 21% Merlot, 15% Malbec and 12% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose gives fried herbs, cassis, plums and earth with chargrill, tar and scorched earth hints. The palate is very big, full, rich and raisiny with firm, chewy tannins and an earthy finish."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "The blend of the 2016 Founder’s Reserve Proprietary Red is 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Petit Verdot, 21% Merlot, 15% Malbec and 12% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose gives fried herbs, cassis, plums and earth with chargrill, tar and scorched earth hints. The palate is very big, full, rich and raisiny with firm, chewy tannins and an earthy finish."
