There are 3,640 cases of this dense ruby/purple-tinged Cabernet. Its big, sweet bouquet of chocolate, cassis, and loamy soil scents is followed by a wine revealing an opulent texture as well as 10-12 years of longevity.
International Wine Cellar
Stephen Tanzer
May / June 2007
Score: 90 points (100 possible)
Deep red. Ripe cherry and redcurrant aromas, with a deeper note of dark chocolate. Full and round, with flavors of cherry compote and plum jam supported by gentle tannins. A round, sweet cabernet with very good depth and length. You could drink this now.
Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine
Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine
April 2007
Score: 91 points (100 possible)
Quintessentially California in its extravagant richness and in its wholly outgoing manner, this big, bold, highly ripened and oh so deeply fruited Cabernet marries loads of lush, black-cherry fruit with sweet oak to spare. It is full and very fleshy in texture, yet it finds just enough slightly soft tannins for structure, and its very long, very flavorful finish is brimming with fruit. It could be enjoyed early on with juicy cuts of lamb or beef, but it will be better yet if patience is practiced and it is set aside for three to five years.
Restaurant Wine
Ronn Wiegand
2007
Score: 4 out of 5 stars
Luscious and ripely flavored, this Cabernet is fleshy in texture, intensely fruity (blackberry, plum, cherry), lightly oaked (toast, tobacco, roasted nut), and very long on the palate.
