This is a simple, moderately tannic Cab with plenty of cassis and earth elements. It finishes firm, with pleasant dark-fruit flavors but a touch short. Drink it over the next year or two.——W.E.(10/15/2009)—— 84

Enjoyable, but not necessarily for everyone: Cocoa, carob and oak aromas present a sweet trail-mix profile that shows up again on the finish. Oak, blackberries and a little chalk balance out the sturdy tannins in the mouth; the finish isn’t too long, but shows more of the bouquet’s nut-carob notes. Best Buy. ——D.T.(2/1/2002)—— 86