Coffee, chocolate and vanilla bouquet. Very classic style of California Cab with good fruit and acidity balance. Elegant and appealing with good use of oak, intense fruit expression and long length. Good wine. Drink 2012. Alc: 14.8%. (17 points)

A gorgeous Cabernet, rich and flamboyant, the kind of wine that knocks you out at first sip. It’s soft but complex in tannins, and dry, with luxurious blackberry, cassis and chocolate flavors brightened by fine acidity. Hard to say where it’s going, but so delicious, it’s a wine to drink now. ——S.H.(12/1/2011)—— 92