Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Bethlehem Block Cabernet gives notes of ripe cassis, dried Mediterranean herbs and crushed black berries with hints of black olives and crushed nuts. Full-bodied, rich and opulent in the mouth, it has a good core of blackberry flesh with a medium to firm level of fine grained tannins, balanced acid and a long slightly herbal finish. Drink this one now to 2017+.

Good hue of modest depth; the fragrant cassis-accented bouquet is a bright start, and the finely structured, juicy red and black fruits of the medium-bodied palate are most appealing. Seriously good value.