'Tight, firm, concentrated and well focused, with a complex range of earthy currant, herb, anise, sage and cedary oak. The finish pulls it all together, with a wonderful aftertaste that homes in on the fruit and tannins. Best from 2008 through 2013. 4,076 cases made'. –JL

'As Cabernet goes, this highly extracted and very gutsy working stands with the most bombastic in terms of sheer richness and size, yet it does not sell its soul to unbridled ripeness. Its potent aromas of dark berries, cassis, loam and caramel are echoed in character by its concentrated curranty flavors, and its consider-able tannins are never so tough as to overshadow its essential message of varietal fruit. A big wine by any and all standards, it will pair best with appropriately hearty foods and should grow for a good many years'.