Relatively concentrated, tannic, slightly rustic, this earthy, smoky Cabernet offers fair value and varietal flavors with a finish of herbs and moist earth. ——P.G.(4/1/2006)—— 86

Supple and structured, this wine is a very pleasant surprise. Red meat and coffee spice light up the nose; the midpalate is firm and anchored in clean, varietal cassis fruit, lightly hinting at raspberry. It has good grip and a medium-long finish; this could actually cellar for 6–8 years. ——P.G.(9/1/2004)—— 88