Opens with grassy, slightly burnt aromas that later yield to hickory smoke and herbal berry fruit. Feels fresh but prickly, with grabby acidity setting up flavors of herbs, olive, woodspice and red berries. Finishes fresh and minty.——M.S.(2/1/2012)—— 86

Basic aromas of spiced plum, cassis and black cherry set up a similar set of flavors, while the feel is pure, clean and easygoing. This is a no-nonsense, familiar type of mass-market Cabernet. It's generic in its approach and it doesn't vary much along the way.——W.E.(12/22/2011)—— 86

The oak on this wine gives it a strong resin and cinnamon character. Along the way there’s floral berry aromas, cherry and plum flavors, and finishing notes of root beer, chocolate and cough drops. A bit woody and tannic but it gets the job done.——M.S.(5/1/2008)—— 85

A nice, simple, easy to handle Cabernet is what you’re getting here. Root beer, blackberry and spice aromas work the nose, followed by slightly medicinal but generally big and bold black-fruit flavors. Generally speaking, this is a very good everyday Cab that won’t hurt the wallet.——M.S.(11/15/2006)—— 87