Reviews

• Villa Creek 2021 'Avenger' Red, Paso Robles
  The Wine Spectator
  Rating: 91 (10/15/2023)
  Boldly structured and rather muscular, this blend is full of personality, offering blackberry, grilled anise, cured meat and lots of freshly cracked pepper. Reveals big tannins on the finish. Best from 2025 through 2032.
• Villa Creek 2021 'Avenger' Red, Paso Robles
  Jeb Dunnuck
  Rating: 94 (8/30/2023)
  Blueberries, darker cherries, pepper, and leafy herbs all emerge from the 2021 Avenger, a medium to full-bodied blend based on 42% Syrah, 23% Mourvèdre, 21% Grenache, 9% Petite Sirah, and the rest Carignan. This beauty has terrific purity, ripe yet building tannins, outstanding balance, and a great finish.
• Villa Creek 2021 'Avenger' Red, Paso Robles
  Vinous
  Rating: 95 (3/10/2023)
  

  The 2021 Avenger is youthfully restrained in the glass, floral and earth-driven. A burst of intense crushed blackberry and wild herbs adds amazing complexity. It's silky-smooth with cooling mineral tones and acidity, along with tart raspberry fruits that penetrate deeply. This leaves a pleasant inner sweetness, finishing with a gentle grip and staying power. I love the combination of energy, tension and balanced structure.