A little bitter and rough around the edges, but a very delicious wine, with lots of cherry, red currant, liqueur, bacon, Dr. Pepper cola and cinnamon spice flavors. Give it a brief decant and drink now.——S.H.(8/1/2011)—— 87

The winery has focused on Cab Franc, with mixed results, as the variety is tough to master. This bottling is very dry and astringently tannic, but it has a rich core of cherry fruit. Such is the balance that it might soften and sweeten after 2008.——S.H.(6/1/2006)—— 87

Earth and cherry flavors mark this soft, dry wine, with some background notes of leather, hung meat and spice. Turns vanilla-oaky on the long finish. Shows harmony throughout.——S.H.(5/1/2005)—— 88