At 4-plus years, this Oakville Cab is still fairly tannic and hard, with a gritty astringency to the blackberry and oak flavors. A taste of raisins and bell peppers argues against ageability, but it could improve over the next year or so.
— S.H.
(12/15/2007)
Shows a raw, overripe raisiny edge to the black currant and oak flavors that emphasizes the dry tannins and alcohol, giving the wine a hot, astringent finish. Doesn’t seem like it’s going anywhere.
— S.H.
(3/1/2008)