Tim Atkin: 100 Points
(2021) "It's entirely appropriate that Columella should achieve a 100-Point score in its 20th vintage, having completed two decades of trail-blazing brilliance. Based on Syrah with 55% Mourvedre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault and Tinta Barroca, it's a seamless Rhone-meets-the-Douro cuvee with violet, thyme and lavender aromas, subtle oak and and peppery whole bunch spices, cassis, cranberry and blackberry flavours, thrilling acidity, minerality and haunting palate length. A truly great wine at the peak of its considerable powers. Drink: 2023-2035."
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
(6/9/2022) "Impeccably balanced and gorgeously seductive on the nose, the 2019 Columella is a steadfast crowdpleaser with succulent red fruit tones that waft with elegance and fitness before flaunting bright red florals. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is stunningly impressive with nimble weightlessness across the mid-palate before showcasing power and finesse through layers of complexity. The wine somersaults to an epic finish that continues to linger in the mouth with persistence. Absolutely stunning! Drink Date: 2022 - 2045."
