Very ripe and fruity in the modern style, almost too strong in blackberry jam, black currant and oak flavors that are not particularly subtle or delicate, although the wine is thoroughly dry. The tannins are significant, but negotiable. The suggestion is ageability. Give it 2–4 years and try again.——S.H.(5/1/2010)—— 88

Fresh, clean floral, spice, currant and berry flavors fold over to the palate in an elegant, stylish, well-proportioned manner. Complex and delicate, ending with ripe, integrated tannins. Drink now through 2016. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 600 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Napa / Napa Valley Select to Add

All the grapes come from southerly, cooler portions of Napa, and it tastes like they were picked earlier than some of their long hangtime brethren. Acidity and crunchy tannins star, lending structure to the cherry, black currant and cedar flavors, while the finish is thoroughly dry. This is an elegant, food-friendly wine that should develop over the next eight to 10 years.——S.H.(11/1/2007)—— 90

Weird, with dried beet flavors that are well short of the mark for Napa Cabernet. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 740 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Napa / Napa Valley Select to Add