Cool-climate grapes from this famed vineyard yielded a tannic wine that shows enormous promise. Brims with peppery, cedar and cassis aromas and flavors. Bone-dry and austere now, but the solid core of chewy fruit suggests prime aging potential, reminiscent of a young Pauillac. The winemaker, Oded Shakked, is the longtime winemaker at J Wine Co. ——S.H.(11/15/2002)—— 93