The 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Tychson Hill Vineyard is classic as well as a pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon’s creme de cassis, tobacco, cedary character. Expressive, rich, medium to full-bodied flavors, terrific ripeness, and surprising tannin and persistence are found in this pure 2000. Drink it over the next 12-15 years. Tel. (707) 963-0999; Fax (707) 963-0996

Bordeaux-like in its complexity, with loamy earth, dried currant, sage, chicory, cedar and sandalwood, this is trim, layered and well-proportioned, with the signature drying, earthy tannins of the vintage.—2000 California Cabernet blind retrospective (August 2010). Drink now through 2015. 400 cases made. -JL