Much work evidently went into crafting this wine. It’s intense in black currant flavors, with a beautiful polish of chocolate and green olive. The tannins are softly rich. There’s good balancing acidity, and a sweet jacket of spicy oak. This is a Mendocino Cab worth watching. ——S.H.(12/1/2005)—— 89

Attractive aromas of cedar and blueberries are layered with pine and tar. Flavors of toasted almond, milk chocolate and juicy blueberries make this full-bodied yet elegant. —C.S.——C.S.(5/1/2002)—— 90