A wonderful red wine, full-bodied, dry and elegant. It shows Cabernet character in the blackberries, cherries and black currants, but that’s balanced with an earthiness and minerality and even some smoked meat notes that must come from a percentage of Syrah and Petite Sirah. Tasted in a flight of much more expensive Cabs, this one easily stood out. Drink now–2011.——S.H.(12/1/2010)—— 92

A bit heavy and dull in the mouth, lacking vitality, but the black currant, plum, herb and cocoa flavors are layered, and the tannins are rich and fine.——S.H.(7/1/2009)—— 84