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October 30, 2025
IN THE FIELD WITH AARON ROMANO
Sonoma Mountain’s Best-Kept Secret
Argot’s Justin Harmon champions cool-climate Syrah from Sonoma Mountain
October 2, 2025
Prices for the Argot wines have yet to catch up with the quality, so shrewd consumers will want to join the mailing list now.
Winery of the Year, 2023
January 1, 2024
One thing that I recognized throughout tasting fourteen wines (multiple times) over a period of a week is that overall, they possess dynamic purity and deliver pleasure every step. Don’t sleep on the appellation wines as they don’ t take a backseat to any thing at their price point.
July 20, 2023
Unashamedly rich and opulent, Justin Harmon’s wines are also layered, beautifully nuanced, and weave in a myriad of earth and savory accents to tame all that decadent fruit. These come highly recommended.
January 31, 2019
If you haven’t heard of Justin Harmon, you should write that name down. Bravo, sir.‘
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February 8, 2026
Argot – Chardonnay, Le Rayon-Vert, Bennett Valley 2023
93 points | $75| 135 cases made
Intense flavors of lemon curd, ripe pineapple, poached pear and white peach mingle with details of white tea, sesame seed and jasmine. Juicy and refreshing, with plenty to admire on the finish, where candied ginger and clove notes linger alongside a hint of lime zest.
Argot – Chardonnay, Simpatico Ranch, Bennett Valley 2023
92 points | $85| 100 cases made
Honeyed notes of grilled peach, orange zest, apricot and quince are ripe and juicy, with details of crunchy sea salt, buttery and toasted brioche, and Marcona almond. Shows terrific intensity and focus, especially on the fresh, juicy finish, where a hint of tarragon lingers.
Argot – Chardonnay, Bennett Valley 2023
92 points | $50| 150 cases made
A succulent style, with notes of brown butter, toffee and vanilla cream that complement the core of ripe peach and marmalade flavors, plus a pop of orange sherbet. Details of clove, cardamom and candied ginger linger on the long finish, with vibrant acidity.
December 18, 2025
98 pts – 2022 Syrah, Indigo, Sonoma Mountain
96 pts – 2023 Pinot Noir, Bastard Tongue, Sonoma County
96 pts – 2023 Chardonnay, Le Rayon-Vert, Sonoma Mountain
94 pts –2023 Syrah, Sonoma Mountain
93 pts – NV California Rosé Sparkling Wine, Pixelated
December 9, 2025
Argot – Syrah, Steiner Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain 2022
94 points | $95| 105 cases made
A opulent style that balances grace and power, offering citrus rind and Luxardo cherry against richer tones of leather, truffle and pepper-cured meat, while ripe blackberry and plum flavors are at the core and linger on the long finish around toasted herb notes and integrated tannins.
Argot – Syrah, Indigo, Sonoma Mountain 2022
93 points | $85| 135 cases made
Deeply imbued with fresh violet, baking spices and singed apple wood, this is densely packed with blackberry and plum flavors but offers a measure of freshness and is flanked by subtle notes of herbs and eucalyptus. Finishes with ripe, muscular tannins.
Argot – Syrah, Sonoma Mountain 2023
92 points | $60| 150 cases made
Leads with dried floral, pepper and mineral tones, but the energy allows the weight of this voluminous Syrah to balance elegance and muscle, with a deeply focused core of blackberry and plum. Mineral tinges fill out the finish around structured tannins.
October 2, 2025
96 pts – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Leonardini Vineyard, St. Helena, Napa Valley
95 pts – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sage Ridge Vineyard, Napa Valley
95 pts – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonny’s Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valley
94 pts – 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Babel, Napa Valley
94 pts – 2022 Syrah, Rosetta, Sonoma County
92 pts – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Starstruck, Napa Valley
91 pts – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
September 6, 2025
96 pts – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonny’s Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valley
96 pts – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sage Ridge Vineyard, Napa Valley
96 pts – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Leonardini Vineyard, St. Helena, Napa Valley
94 pts – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Starstruck, Napa Valley
93 pts – 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley