Napa California
Wine & Spirits 93
"Give it time with air, and the heft of this luxurious wine begins to show. As the oak scents wane, the tart black cherry fruit reveals layers of dark tobacco and old-fashioned mineral tannis. Alcohol warms the lips in the finish, but there's plenty of wine here to balance it. For the cellar."
Connoisseurs' Guide to Wine 90
"Very rich, concentrated black cherry aromas tinged with suggestions of smoke, toast and roasted vanilla beans are followed on the palate by a full-bodied, fleshyfeel that may be somewhat too heavey for elegant Cabernet but nonetheless fits nicely with the wine's deep, immodestly ripened black fruit and rich oak flavors."
Wine Spectator 90
"Big, ripe and intense, without being clumsy, this shows rich plum, blackberry and black cherry fruit that's well-proportioned given its size. Offers a hint of new shoe leather, with firm, structured tannins. Ends with a long, persistent finish. Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2008 through 2014. 3,264 cases made."
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