Big, bold and brooding, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon The Bully boosts a juicy, spicy and oaky nose that overflows from the glass with hedonistic generosity. Full-bodied and with 100% new French oak, the palate offers a touch of volatility that seems to work across the mid-palate with elements of tar and scorched violets before offering up flavors of chocolate-covered blueberries and wild black cherry syrup. The wine continues to a long, expanding finish with flavors of Chambord. 9,000 bottles were made.

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon The Bully comes from Red Mountain and emanates with a rocky minerality and aromas of cherry and plum skin. Full-bodied, the palate is ripe with a firm tannic grip and mineral tension, showing a balanced structure before lingering on to a dusty, red-fruited finish. Only 800 cases made.

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon The Bully exhibits aromas of black plums, pencil shavings and espresso roast. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and nicely concentrated, with rich structuring tannins and a juicy core of fruit. I suspect it's best adapted to near-term consumption, but it's a decided success in its style.

Another terrific Bordeaux blend is the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon The Bully, which is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Graphite, smoked herbs, licorice, leafy herbs and pencil shaving notes give way to a full-bodied, ripe, sexy red that has a core of dark fruits, good freshness and notable purity. As with all of Chris’ wines, it doesn’t lack for fruit or texture.

Much plusher and more expansive than the Reserve Cabernet, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon The Bully (there’s 4% Petit Verdot in the blend) comes from various parcels on Red Mountain and spent 22 months in 70% new French oak. Giving up lots of creamy licorice, graphite, cassis and black raspberry characteristics, this downright sexy, hedonistic beauty expands on the palate with full-bodied richness, no hard edges, sweet tannin and a great finish. Like all of Chris’ wines, it’s not for those craving delicacy or lightweight flavors and aromas, but it’s a fabulous effort to drink over the coming 10-15 years.