Woodward Canyon 2020 Estate Reserve Red 750ml

The 2020 Estate Reserve checks in as a blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, and the rest equal parts Malbec and Petit Verdot. Its saturated purple/plum hue is followed by terrific aromatics of ripe black fruits, smoked tobacco, chocolate, and truffly earth. Balanced, medium to full-bodied, and nicely concentrated, with a great finish, it's a beautiful wine in the vintage.

Score: 94 points -- Jeb Dunnock, jebdunnock.com, 2023