94 POINTS - International Wine Report: Ruby in color and carrying an expressive nose of tart plum and juniper, the 2020 Woodward Canyon Estate Merlot is a wonderful expression of this varietal. Spending 20 months in 47% new French and Hungarian oak, it possesses a settled, balanced and soft profile. Morello cherries, milk chocolate and mild espresso beans hit you upon entry, all enveloped by an ample and fine tannic structure. With time in the glass, licorice and bittersweet cocoa emerge. It held its structure and backbone through the bold and long finish, continuing to showcase cherries and chocolate. It never budged an inch along the way during the entire process. Give this wine a year or two of cellaring and then enjoy for 15 years or more. | 93 POINTS & Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast | 93 POINTS - Owen Bargreen: The 2020 ‘Estate’ Merlot is a dense and chewy 100% varietal bottling by winemaker Kevin Mott that has some great aging potential. Cocoa powder and dense black fruits combine with clay soils on the nose. The palate is soft and inviting with great stuffing and flavor density. Finishing long with serious length, enjoy this beauty over the next ten-plus years. Drink 2022-2033 | 91 POINTS - Wine Advocate: The 2020 Estate Merlot exhibits classic aromas in the glass with dusty plum skin notes accompanied by earthy red flowers. It reveals a tight, tannic edge on the palate and concludes with a lingering and spicy finish. This is an approachable and well-made wine offering great value for the price. Give it a try.