A lovely Cabernet, soft and gentle, with deeply satisfying fruit and a rich integration of oak. Blended with Merlot, the wine shows red and black cherry, blackberry, violet, smoky butter and cedar flavors leading to a long, spicy finish. The tannins are textbook Napa, ripe and fine. Drink now–2012.——S.H.(12/31/2009)—— 90