Hawk And Horse Vineyards, Red Hills – Lake County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 ($75): Quite pleasant to drink now, this Cabernet Sauvignon from Hawk And Horse Vineyards also has some stuffing for aging for the next five years or so. Supple tannins carry typical Cabernet flavors, and a restrained oak regimen keeps the fruit in front while adding depth and richness. Nicely done! Contains 2% Petite Verdot.
93 points Rich Cook July 12, 2022
Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Red Hills Lake County (California) Petit Verdot 2017 ($65): Proprietor Mitch Hawkins consults with winemaking legend Dr. Richard Petersen on his portfolio, and the results are often stellar wines like this one. It’s clear that such pretty fruit deserved to have its own bottle rather than be blended into its more recognizable cousins. It’s richly aromatic, with cinnamon layered atop black fruit and vanilla, and they translate directly into palate flavors that blend beautifully and last out into the distance. An elegant treat! A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.
94 points Rich Cook February 2, 2021
Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Red Hills, Lake County (California) “Latigo” Dessert Wine 2014 ($50): Viscous, fruity, hedonistic and just immensely enjoyable, this red late harvest wine is exactly what you want in a sweet dessert, namely, pleasure. Sold in a 375 ml bottle. A Platinum Award winner at the 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
94 points Michael Cervin June 30, 2020