2020 No Girls Wines Double Lucky 8

95 points, Critic’s Choice

The aromas are arresting, with notes of black olive, soot, charcuterie plate, potpourri, funk, and a whiff of tangerine rind – classic stones. The palate lives up to all of that promise, chock full of intense savory flavors that won’t let go on the 60-plus second, olive-filled finish. This wine is meant as an introduction to the Bionic Wines’ portfolio, and oh what an introduction. —Sean Sullivan, Northwest Wine Report

94 Points

This super double secret probation proprietary blend only tells you its name, aromas – sweet floral notes of jasmine and gardenia, with oodles of blackcap raspberries – and flavors – black cherries, smoked paprika, tobacco and espresso. The acidity is borderline tingly, and the tannins are plush. —Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast

94 Points

Mainly Tempranillo, the 2020 Double Lucky No. 8 offers loads of bright acidity alongside black tea, seaweed, boysenberry and coffee grounds alongside citrus blossom. Complex and delicious, with a smooth texture and serious weight, this is an outstanding blend that will cellar well over the next five years. —Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com

92 Points

The 2020 Double Lucky #8 is pleasantly herbal, almost briny and smoky in the glass, blending nuances of sage with green olives and white pepper. This soothes with its soft textural fruits and juicy acidity, coming across as immediate yet still full of character. Its minerality comes forward through the finish, nearly salty in character, leaving a tart black raspberry resonance. —Eric Guido, Vinous

92 Points

This has a seductive nose of wild and green strawberries, nutmeg, thyme and roasted meat. Medium-bodied, wild and herbal with gently bitter tobacco undertones. Tight tannins. Blend of grenache, syrah and tempranillo. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or hold. —James Suckling, jamessuckling.com