Dry and fruity, with big blackberry, black currant and cedar flavors, wrapped into significant tannins. It’s a vigorous, young Cabernet, yet quite sharp in acidity. Could surprise down the road, but it’s a gamble. ——S.H.(10/1/2010)—— 87

Young, tannic and acidic now, this is a gritty wine not offering lots of pleasure because of the toughness, despite some very rich blackberry, black currant, mineral and cedar flavors. You’ll want to cellar it for four or five years. Its future beyond that is a question mark. ——S.H.(10/1/2010)—— 87