Julius Rifkin

9.1

I’ve loved the wines from Alpha Estate for years but this was the first time trying the SMX blend. It did not disappoint. Full-bodied and dark, it produced flavors of blackberry, plum, chocolate, vanilla, and earth. Definitely needed some air before opening up fully, but it could have spent another couple of years in the bottle. 60% Syrah, 20% Merlot, 20% Xinomavro. 4/29/25. — 8 days ago

Louis Martin

9.2

Cherry aroma with spicy notes, medium color and body, light acidity and tannins, paired well with a meaty Moussaka. — 2 months ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.0

Nice, light and mineral. — 5 months ago

with Arlene

John Malcolm

9.3

Lush, full-bodied wine. Blackberry jam, dark chocolate, and a hint of spice. — 9 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.3

Dark, viscous motor oil and blackberry. Tasty, but needs another 8yr or so. — 2 months ago

Stuart Pollack

8.9

Nice citrus flavor and nose. Good but not special. Great value under $20. — 5 months ago

Ed Chin

9.1

Ripe though not overly extracted. Juicy dark fruit and smooth almost an easy drinker. — 7 months ago

Lennox Smith

9.0

This 2019 is drinking beautiful. — a month ago

Bob Boyle

9.2

Tasted in 2019 and thought it needed 3+ years, well worth the 6 years, softened nicely but still has time left — a month ago

Paul Masson

8.9

Must love roasted veggies. But this has shed some of its oak and youthful reduction. In a good spot with another 5-10 years of interest. — 5 months ago