Doubleback Estate Reserve 2019 | 750 ml.

VN96 Vinous Mar 2023

"The 2019 Estate Reserve bursts from the glass with wild floral and exotic citrus tones offset by sweet smoke and mentholated herbs. Further swirling brings forward deeper undertones of black cherry and cocoa. This boasts velvety textures perfectly contrasted by tart wild berry fruits and citrus-tinged acidity that creates a sensation of boundless energy within, as silky tannins slowly mount toward the close. The 2019 tapers off with youthful tension and structured. Notes of sour cherry and inner tobacco tones slowly fade. This is going to need an extended stay in the cellar to come fully into balance, but it will be worth waiting for. (Eric Guido)" (96 pts.)

VN96 Vinous Mar 2022

"The 2019 Estate Reserve is an intense blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon with 25% Petit Verdot and 3% Merlot, crafted by the talented Josh McDaniels. Needing a two-hour decant to be fully expressive, it reveals deep tar tones on the nose, alongside shades of blackberry cordial and crème de violette. Full-bodied and well-structured, with serious weight and finesse, it’s already showing well following some air. Enjoy this beauty over the next 20 years." (96 pts.)