critic’s notes:

On the 2019 RR Poet “Alliteration” - “An intoxicating blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Merlot that is sultry and incredibly beautiful in every way. With a nose of ripe mountain blackberry, cassis, freshly ground coffee, tar, and a touch of tobacco, I could spend hours smelling the wine and watching it evolve. The palate is fresh and on point with additional flavors of black plum, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean with a hint of earthiness, and iron ore. Ample acidity, lovely chalky tannins, a full-body, and a wonderfully fruity and earthy finish complete the wine. Highly recommended.” - 96 Points - International Wine Report (Jeremy Young)

On the 2019 RR Poet “Allusion” - “The 2019 ‘Allusion’ is a compelling blend of 65% Merlot with the remainder Cabernet Franc. Once on the nose this takes on layers of mocha, tar and sagebrush alongside red bell pepper and a dusting of white pepper. The palate is soft and seamless with great flavors density and a core of dark fruits with tobacco leaf, dark chocolate shavings and anise. 94 Points - Vinous (Owen Bargreen)

On the 2019 Catchlight “Reflection” - "The Rattlesnake Hills is a distinctive appellation, and this wine immediately announces its identity. A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the aromas offer notes of nori, fresh tobacco, green pepper, cherry, raspberry and bittersweet chocolate. The palate is all about the delicacy, purity and restraint of the plump fruit flavors. It's bright and fresh, polished to a fine sheen." - 92 Points - “Editor’s Choice” - Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Washington Wine Report (Sean Sullivan)