Classic scents of cassis fruit, laced with leaf and herb, lead into a firm, confident, balanced wine that is elegantly structured for the long haul. A cellar candidate; this could go 15–20 years. Cellar Selection. —P.G.
— P.G.
(9/1/2002)
A new producer on Red Mountain debuts with a fine Merlot, showing the tight, taut profile of the appellation. Black cherry and cassis, anchored to an iron/mineral foundation, with some bitter chocolate in the balanced, muscular finish.
— P.G.
(9/1/2002)
Another excellent Merlot from Sandhill, though not as big as the previous vintage. This is more loose, more open, with flavors of cherry and raspberry out front. Firm acids and the stiff, mineral finish that characterizes Red Mountain grapes.
— P.G.
(9/1/2004)
Forward, medium-style Cabernet with clean cassis and cherry flavors, some light herb and a firm mineral streak in the tight, chalky finish.
— P.G.
(1/1/2004)