Tight, with rich, loamy currant and dried berry flavors that tighten up and flatten out, with powerful tannins that may never come around. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2009 through 2013. 250 cases made. -JL

The very tannic ’05 reserve is a blend of Petit Verdot, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot and Cab Franc. It’s fleshy and rich in blackberry, cassis and tobacco flavors, with lots of new toasty oak, and there’s something meaty, like ground hamburger with a splash of tamari. Utterly delicious and very fine, this low-production bottling should evolve over many years.——S.H.(9/1/2008)—— 93