An impressive, robust youngster, rich in flavor and well-built, with a foundation of loamy earth and crushed rock tannins that fold into a dense mix of dark berry, black licorice and road tar, tilting toward drying tannins on the finish. Best from 2014 through 2024. 225 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Paso Robles Select to Add

Ultrarich and fruity, this Cabernet shows the grapey ripeness Paso Robles is famous for. The wine is fresh and jammy in blackberries, cherries and raspberries. It’s a little one-dimensional, and the alcohol is very high, but not hot. Drink now. ——S.H.(4/1/2011)—— 89

Made in a warm climate way, with soft acids and tannins and very ripe flavors of chocolate, blackberry tart and sweet currant flavors that veer into plumped raisins. Finishes hot with alcohol. Drink now.——S.H.(12/31/2009)—— 87

Made in the old-fashioned Paso style, which is soft and overtly sweet. The cherry, currant, chocolate, anise and spice flavors are delicious, but the wine needs to be drier and better structured.——S.H.(10/1/2009)—— 85