97- Owen Bargreen

A world-classfollow-up to the gorgeous ’22, the 2023 ‘Figlia’ combines equal parts Merlotand Petit Verdot. I’ve now said for years that the Petit Verdot sourced fromthe Figgins Estate is the best you will find in Washington State. This reallyneeds about an hour in the decanter before enjoying, as it comes off slightlymore fleshy and round than the ’22 edition. Once aroused this shows off tar,sweet pipe tobacco, and green bell pepper aromatics that combine with pencillead and chocolate fudge. The palate is impeccably textured, with seriousfreshness and concentration. Powerful black and blue fruits parade withespresso bean and graphite notes on the palate. With great length and poise,this beauty will easily be a 20-year wine. Drink 2026-2046

96 - Wine Enthusiast

I plan to stay alive long enough to see how this wine turns out. For now, it takes a bit of glass swirling to get the Figlia, a Merlot and Petit Verdot blend, to open up, but once it does, aromas of juicy mulberries, black coffee, dark chocolate and talc fill the air. The wine's black-and-blueberry flavors are pierced by notes of black tea and graphite, all ably backed by brisk acidity and tannins that rough up the roof of the mouth like Jason Statham in a bar fight. Decant in the short run, or hold bottles until 2042. — Michael Alberty. Cellar Selection

96 - International Wine Report

Power and density define the 2023 Figgins Family Figlia Red Wine from the Walla Walla Valley, a blend of Petit Verdot and Malbec that leans into its formidable structure without sacrificing detail. The wine shows an opaque purple core with a faintly violet edge, immediately conveying its concentration. Aromatics are deeply pitched, revealing dried violet, cacao powder, black plum, and loamy earth with a subtle woodsy undertone. On the palate, it turns expansive and layered, offering blackberry compote, dark chocolate ganache, cedar-tinged herbs, and a touch of vanilla pod. Full-bodied with elevated acidity, it carries a firm lattice of tannin that grips without coarseness, anchoring the wine’s richness with precision. Despite its scale, there is balance here, with freshness lifting the darker fruit profile and keeping the wine composed. A grilled ribeye with charred fat and rosemary would meet this wine at its level, the protein softening the tannin while echoing its savory depth. Editor’s choice.