With dark chocolate, violets, tobacco, and spring flowers, this wine is a hedonist's delight. The Cabernet Franc provides robust tannins, whereas the Merlot gives an insane, mouth-coating lusciousness. This wine continually amazes us with how gracefully it ages.

97+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Checking in as a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the 2019 Proprietary Red Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard is one of the top wines in 2019 (at least at this stage). Offering an incredible nose of black raspberries, cassis, wildflowers, violets, and wood smoke, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, ultra-fine, seamless texture, great tannins, and a great, great finish. The purity is just about off the charts.

97 Points - Vinous

The 2019 Red Wine Sugarloaf Mountain is a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc. Franc aromatics soar out of the glass, adding tremendous aromatic presence to the full-throttle fruit. 2019 is one of the most polished wines I have ever tasted from Russell Bevan. Rose petals, mocha and dried herbs linger on the huge, persistent finish. 

96+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 
A barrel sample with a deep garnet-purple colour, the 2019 Proprietary Red Sugarloaf Mountain is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It has beautifully lifted red fruit notes, loads of earthy notes of mossy tree bark and truffles, and a touch of clove oil. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is fresh and lively with bold flavours and a satiny texture, finishing with a spicy kick.