Black cherry, mocha and pepper lead on this easy-drinking red from Chaddsford. On the palate, soft cherry fruit, cedar spice and chocolate give the wine a luscious edge. Pair with Mexican mole, spiced ribs or pasta.——S.K.(2/1/2010)—— 86

Simple but good spice and red berry flavors on this Cab make it an acceptable sip for cold winter nights and meat-based dinners. It’s a soft and approachable wine that should be drunk now.——S.K.(2/1/2008)—— 82

Earth and underripe red vegetable aromas lead to watery flavors of red berry, cinnamon and earth. Abnormally light-bodied for a Cab, with Band-Aid pervading throughout.——M.D.(8/1/2006)—— 80

Tastes dull and muted, with cherry flavors that are tinged with green bean and smoldering leaves. ——J.C.(1/1/2004)—— 81