JEB DUNNUCK 96 POINTS - "Leading off the reds, gamey black and blue fruits, crushed stone, graphite, and violet notes all shine in the 2021 Aspire, a beautifully textured, mineral-laced, full-bodied effort that has ripe tannins and a great, great finish. Based on 87% Syrah and 13% Grenache, it brings ample power and richness while staying light on its feet and beautifully balanced. Drink bottles over the coming decade."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 96 POINTS - "The 2021 Aspire is a blend of 87% Syrah and 13% Grenache matured for 22 months in 68% new French oak. It's bursting with scents of cassis, blueberry, garrigue, peppercorn, coffee beans and aniseed, plus savory and earthy undertones. The full-bodied palate has a powerful structure of powdery tannins and focused acidity. its core of fruit is youthfully coiled but it still offers notable definition and detail, and it has a long, mineral-driven finish. It balances power and elegance and will be long lived in the cellar. 999 cases will be released in August of 2024."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 94-97 POINTS - "Sweet dark florals, crushed blueberries and mocha give way to savory smoked meat and black olive as the 2021 Aspire smolders up from the glass. This is silky-smooth and deeply textural. Cooling acidity complements currant and raspberry notes. Dark chocolate and lavender tones come forward toward the close. Staining and long with fine-grained tannins, the 2021 leaves clove and licorice hints to linger on and on. The potential here is off the charts. Aspire is a blend of 83% Syrah and 17% Grenache."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 96 POINTS - "The 2021 Aspire is a blend of 87% Syrah and 13% Grenache matured for 22 months in 68% new French oak. It's bursting with scents of cassis, blueberry, garrigue, peppercorn, coffee beans and aniseed, plus savory and earthy undertones. The full-bodied palate has a powerful structure of powdery tannins and focused acidity. its core of fruit is youthfully coiled but it still offers notable definition and detail, and it has a long, mineral-driven finish. It balances power and elegance and will be long lived in the cellar. 999 cases will be released in August of 2024."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 94-97 POINTS - "Sweet dark florals, crushed blueberries and mocha give way to savory smoked meat and black olive as the 2021 Aspire smolders up from the glass. This is silky-smooth and deeply textural. Cooling acidity complements currant and raspberry notes. Dark chocolate and lavender tones come forward toward the close. Staining and long with fine-grained tannins, the 2021 leaves clove and licorice hints to linger on and on. The potential here is off the charts. Aspire is a blend of 83% Syrah and 17% Grenache."