Bright, saturated red-ruby. Aromas of cassis, licorice, cedar and mint. Generous and densely packed, with fleshy flavors of currant and dark chocolate complicated by tobacco leaf and mint; claret-like but with California sweetness. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins. Also tasted: 2003 Viognier Napa Valley*, 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Napa Valley.

9% Merlot. A long time ago, this combination of vineyard and vintner was the toast of the town, but this year's version is more like an economy car rather than the luxury model that its price would suggest. It is ripe, fairly rounded and enriched by some very nice oak, but it is frugal with fruit and lacks for both depth and ambition.

One of the best Cabs of the vintage... -Wine enthusiast The 2001 Bosche is an opaque dark ruby color. It is intensely forward, with blackberry jam and black currant aromas. The oak is spicy and nicely...

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Jan-06

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast

Rating for United States-California: 96 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>