The What Just Happened Duo Rated 198

2021 WeatherEye Grenache

"Aged in 60% new French oak barrels and boasting a shining dark purple-blue core with a neon purple rim, the 2021 WeatherEye Estate Syrah is another unbelievably good wine from master winemaker Todd Alexander. Rich and assertive, this full-bodied effort hits you and doesn’t let go. Meaty notes start things off in the glass and then move aromas of lush, ripe mountain blueberries, crushed violet flowers, bacon fat, black peppercorns, pencil shavings, and wet earth aromas. Tannins are integrated but present, while the acidity is elevated and balanced. A lovely wine. Better in 2026. Highly recommended." - 98 Jeremy Young, IWR

2021 WeatherEye Cabernet Sauvignon

" Perfection in the bottle is the 2021 Red Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Weathereye Vineyards. Blended with 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc and resting in approximately 75% new French oak, this plush, layered and full-bodied effort sets the pace. Todd Alexander shows his craftsmanship from start to finish with this scintillating wine that gifts a dark, brooding purple and blue core with a lighter purple garnet rim in the glass. A wine that needs time in the glass to really shine, it started off with notes of crushed blackberries, cassis, cedary herbs, pencil shavings, scraped vanilla bean, ground peppercorn, and sweet spice. Aggressive tannins need some time to soften, but even now, it’s drinking beautifully with the mouthwatering acidity and layered texture that hits the palate and doesn’t let go. Bravo! Highly recommended and editor’s choice." 100 International Wine Report