92 points Wine Spectator: "Tightly knit, focused by racy acidity and a streak of minerality, this offers subtle notes of white peach, anise, biscuit and kumquat. The refined finish echoes a smoky note. Drink now through 2022. (12/15/12)"

92 points Wine News: "Yellow-gold hue; persistent, fine bubbles. Warm baguette aromas with notes of vanilla and chalk. Expansive peach and apricot flavors laced with crisp, youthful acidity. Lengthy finish is fresh and delicious. (Dec 2008/Jan 2009)"

90 points Wine & Spirits: "There’s a tight, floral raspberry essence at the center of this wine, its fruitiness held by brisk, flinty acidity that keeps the finish mouthwatering. A firm wine for poached salmon. (Dec 2011)"

'Silver Medal,' Decanter: "(12% alcohol) Straightforward toasty fruit and red apple nose. Structured palate, crisp and mature, with a lemon note and good length. (Oct 2010)"