With 60% Cabernet and 40% Syrah, this is an intense and well-structured wine that offers a ton of bang for your buck. The rich and powerful nose is loaded with aromas of blackberry, black raspberry sauce, wild strawberry and soft licorice spice. Full and lush in the mouth with the strong fruit character leading nicely to the cocoa and coffee flavors that dominate the lingering finish.——L.B.(11/1/2010)—— 89