Ripe fruit combines with fine tannins to make for a Cabernet that’s easy to drink, yet good enough for an expensive cut of steak. The black cherry and raspberry flavors have a brambly edge, almost like a Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. Don’t look for Napa smoothness and opulence; instead, let the rustic nature of this wine charm you. — (11/1/2012) —89

As soft and sweet as a melted raspberry and chocolate tart dessert pastry, with a sprinkle of anisette liqueur. Lacks structural integrity, but it’s delicious.——S.H.(11/1/2010)—— 86

Dry and rich in tannins, but not quite ripe, with a vegetal note to the blackberries and cherries. Drink now. ——S.H.(12/1/2009)—— 84