Focused, firm, intense and concentrated, with herb, mineral, sage and dusty berry flavors that are tightly coiled and in need of cellaring. Best from 2011 through 2015. 250 cases made. -JL

Very hard in tannins, with a real lockdown astringency in the mouth, this is one for the cellar, and it’s a slam dunk that age will reward it. Drily balanced and elegantly constructed, it brims with rich blackberry and black currant flavors, with a fine coating of spicy oak. Best 2012–2018.——S.H.(9/1/2008)—— 92