Classic Napa Cabernet from one of our favorite old school wineries in California. This one will age beautifully, with cassis, black fruit, herbs, tea/tobacco, white pepper and vanilla that characterizes the nose of this mountain Cabernet. Full and smooth, elegantly structured and well-balanced. Abundant toasty oak and berry flavors fill the mouth, finishing long and soft. Impressive for its rich, tight, deeply concentrated core of spice and anise-laced currant and blackberry flavors. Sharply foc...

Rating: 86/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines on Dec-06

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating for United States-California: 88 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>