Heavy, creamy, toasty oak tends to dominate moderate levels of blackberry and cassis fruit in this moderately endowed, medium-bodied, stylish, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. Tannin in the finish suggests a limited life of 4-8 years. It is good, but uninspiring, particularly in view of the price.

Drying tannins, with rich bittersweet chocolate, herb and currant flavors that are tightly wound and a bit linear, ending with a dry, cedary, gritty edge. Needs decanting.--1995 California Cabernet retrospective. Drink now through 2010. 1,350 cases made. -JL