At about three years of age, this Cab is very dry and very tannic. Yet it feels balanced and elegant, and the flavors are complex, offering waves of blackberries, cassis, spicy mushu plum sauce and smoky cedar. Those tannins need big, rich meats for balance. Drink over the next 5 years. ——S.H.(11/1/2011)—— 90

Dry and a little rough around the edges, with jagged tannins framing blackberry, cherry, herb, mint and cedar flavors. Drink now. ——S.H.(12/1/2009)—— 85

Though and astringent in tannins, but there are so many fresh fruit flavors, it lends itself to drinking now with a char-broiled steak. You’ll find explosive blackberries, cherries, currants, plums, spices and cedar.——S.H.(4/1/2009)—— 87