James Suckling: Solid density of fruit to this young red with firm and silky tannins and lively acidity. Like it.

Wine Enthusiast: This wine is spicy and fruity, with fine tannins. The fine structure and the fruit are already harmonious. With ripe black currants and berries, this is an immediately attractive wine.

Neal Martin: The 2016 Teyssier, the entry level wine from Jonathan Maltus, is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc cropped at 30 hectoliters per hectare between 3-13 October, matured with 25% new oak. There is 14.8% alcohol this year, comparatively high for the 2016 vintage. It has a ripe black cherry and iodine-scented bouquet with a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is ripe and generous on the entry. The tannins seem finer than the 2015s last year from barrel, clean and precise with a satisfying long finish. This may just surpass the 2015 Teyssier once in bottle.