This soft, sweet, oaky Cabernet will appeal to those who like the New World style. It’s as puffy as a dessert concoction, with cherry, chocolate, nougat and cinnamon spice flavors, and is ready to drink now.——S.H.(11/1/2011)—— 86

Clearly well-origined, to judge from the fine structure and essential purity. But it’s a very tannic, closed wine, with a mouth-numbing astringency that accentuates the acidity. Even so, it’s so ripe in blackberries and currants it’s almost drinkable now, with a good decant. But you’re best off cellaring a good 4–6 years. ——S.H.(10/1/2010)—— 90

At the age of about five years, this Cab is quite soft and dry, and the fruit is just beginning to show development. It’s changing from fresh blackberries and cherries to dried fruits and currants, with a dusty quality. The oak brings in sweetly welcome notes. Should glide into maturity through 2012.——S.H.(10/1/2009)—— 91

I liked Cobblestone’s regular Cab; at nearly half the price, it's better. Like that one, this is very ripe and rich in jammy blackberry, cassis, cherry and milk chocolate flavors, but seems oakier and riper, which intensifies the sweet flavors almost beyond table wine levels.——S.H.(9/1/2007)—— 87