Forward and pretty, with broad blackberry, black cherry and cassis fruit, this instantly accessible Cabernet Sauvignon offers many pleasures for an affordable price. Smooth tannins taste lightly of clean earth, coffee and light herb, giving just enough grip to offset the lightness of the fruit.——P.G.(4/1/2012)—— 88

This was a cool, acidic vintage, and this has a fairly strong herbal streak, along with broad flavors of vanilla and tobacco. The Cabernet fruit falls a bit short of fully ripe, and the oak treatment does not completely mask the bitterness. ——P.G.(11/1/2011)—— 85

This wine seems to have been softened up—the tannins are muted and the fruit flavors a little mushy. It’s tasty enough, with plenty of black cherry, cassis, and espresso, spread lushly across the palate. Broad and open, it is ready for drinking right now. ——P.G.(3/1/2010)—— 87