Herbal notes of mint, thyme and rosemary combine with rich fruit aromas. Integrated palate; balanced, richer style. Concentrated with granular tannins. Drink 2012. Alc: 14.8%. (16.33 points)

A big, thick Cabernet, dry and tannic and very rich in concentrated mountain fruit. The flavors of blackberry and cherry jam are almost sweet in ripeness, and finish with a heady liqueur intensity. There’s a fleshy quality, meaty and umami, like lightly salted beef tartare. Give this young wine six years in the cellar. ——S.H.(10/1/2011)—— 92

Intense bouquet loaded with spice, chocolate, menthol, coffee and plum. This is elegant yet powerful with focused and piercing fresh acidity. Youthful.