Firm, compact and concentrated, with minty bay leaf, sage, herb and dusty berry fruit that's not forthcoming at this stage. Best from 2010 through 2015. 650 cases made. -JL

From one of the oldest vineyards on Diamond Mountain, this Bordeaux blend is impressively powerful and balanced. Based on Cabernet, with small quantities of Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot, it has oak-influenced black and red currant, cassis, cherry, spicy plum pudding and sweet, smoky vanilla flavors, with a cedar, pencil-lead note reminiscent of a fine Pauillac. Lush now, it should develop well through 2015.——S.H.(5/1/2008)—— 95