Showing those infamous Diamond Mountain tannins, this Cab is hard as nails. Makes the mouth pucker with astringency. The underlying wine is bone dry, and has vital, concentrated blackberry and cassis flavors, with a kiss of tangy minerals that must come from the dirt. Give this young wine at least six years, and it should live for many more. ——S.H.(6/1/2011)—— 92

Lots of charm now for the roasted coffeebean, red cherry, pain grille and sandalwood aromas and flavors that are wrapped into finely ground tannins. Shows real class and elegance despite its mountain tightness. Should develop bottle complexities through 2014 or or so. ——S.H.(3/1/2010)—— 91