Soft and velvety in texture, this delicious Cab is rich in cassis and chocolate flavors. It’s not just a fruit bomb, though, due to the complex interplay of finely ground tannins, crisp acids and toasty oak.
— S.H.
(5/1/2006)
Very ripe, showing upfront grilled blackberry and black currant flavors with hints of violets and licorice, and a firm application of smoky oak. Shows a pleasingly dry, classic structure. Best now, and a good buy for this price in upscale Napa Cab.
— S.H.
(8/1/2009)
A bit raw and grainy in tannins, giving it a sandpapery mouthfeel, but otherwise quite flavorful. Shows ripely sweet blackberries, cherries, black and red currants and smoky new oak. Best now and through 2012.
— S.H.
(3/1/2010)
Comes down on the rustic, tannic side, with very ripe, almost overripe blackberry and cherry flavors that taste jammy. Decent, but not an ager, so drink now.
— S.H.
(3/1/2008)