Stronger, deeper, richer, more impressive in every way than Iron Horse’s ’02 Cab, this Bordeaux blend is beautiful, powerful and delicious. Benchmark is the singular wine of this mountainous property, and the ’02 is a worthy successor to past vintages. The wine, rich in fruit yet softly voluptuous, showcases the ability of this west wall of the Mayacamas to provide the only serious alternative in California to Napa Valley Cabernet. ——S.H.(11/15/2005)—— 94