From the winery’s favorite vineyard, this limited (242 cases) production, 100% Cabernet is inky black, dense and tannic. Tight layers show many different berries, black cherry, pomegranate and mint. The tannins are ripe and firm, with black tea and graphite flavors. Very fine effort, big but not showy, nor is it a palate-fatiguing high-alcohol fruit bomb. Great fruit from a top vineyard, handled with extreme care and sensitivity. Decant this. ——P.G.(4/1/2006)—— 93