The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Patzimaro Vineyard is the most evolved and drinkable of these single vineyard offerings. Its dense purple color is accompanied by a stunning perfume of sweet licorice intermixed with black currants, chocolate, cedar and spice box. With sweet tannins, a broad, savory, multidimensional mouthfeel, abundant fruit and an impressive finish, it will provide plenty of pleasure over the next 20 years. With nine separate offerings, all performing exceptionally well, Duckhorn Vineyards must be thrilled with the evolution of their 2001s. This is a terrific performance for these Duckhorn wines with most of them showing better than they did upon release – always a great sign. Tel. (866) 367-9945; Fax (707) 945-1009

Similar to the Stout bottling, a rather dry, tannic wine, filled with dark stone fruit flavors. Grips the palate with dusty astringency now, but aging should soften and release the underlying sweetness and fruit. Nice overall balance and concentration. Hold beyond 2010.——S.H.(5/1/2005)—— 92