The 2018 Figgins Estate Red, a proprietary blend, hails from the Walla Walla appellation in Columbia Valley, Washington. Produced by Figgins, this red wine is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. With an alcohol content of 14.6% and sealed with a cork, this wine has garnered high praise from several esteemed reviewers.
Decanter awarded this wine an impressive 97 points, describing it as "inky and brooding" and noting that it is "quite simply the best wine ever produced by this estate." The review highlights its aromatic complexity, featuring "tar and tobacco leaf tones" and a "massive core of dark fruits." Decanter also praised its "outstanding acidity and freshness" and recommended letting the wine age for at least another year.
James Suckling, in his review, gave the wine 95 points, emphasizing its aromatic profile of "blackcurrant, blackberry, walnut and mint chocolate," with additional hints of "radish and mocha." He described it as "full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins" and suggested that it should be enjoyed from 2024 onwards, highlighting its "concentrated and chewy" nature.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also rated the wine highly with 94 points, noting its "juicy and ripe blackberry, spiced black cherry preserves, elegant floral tones" and elements of "boysenberry and blueberry." The review praised its "power and finesse" and mentioned that the wine spent 23 months in new and used French oak barrels. The reviewer recommended additional bottle aging to allow the tannins to soften.
Vinous echoed the high praise with another 97-point review, calling it "the best edition ever of this incredible high-elevation bottling." The review described the wine as a "blending masterpiece" with "aromatics [that] explode out of the glass" and a palate that is "soft and opulent." The reviewer noted the wine's complexity and firm tannins, suggesting it will benefit from further aging.
Wine Enthusiast awarded the wine 95 points, remarking on its "aromas of macerated cherry, coffee, flower, licorice and date," and flavors of "cherry, cranberry and raspberry." The review highlighted the wine's acidity and firm tannic structure, advising that it will drink well as long as it is kept and suggesting a best-after date of 2032.
Overall, the 2018 Figgins Estate Red is a highly acclaimed wine, praised for its complexity, structure, and aging potential.