The most impressive effort here is the 2001 Proprietary Red Reserve, an inky/ruby/purple-tinged blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Petit Verdot, and 11% Merlot. Exhibiting impressive potential, this firm, muscular, medium to full-bodied, broodingly backward 2001 will require time in the bottle. The high percentage of Petit Verdot also suggests the tannins may become more of an issue than they appear to be at present. Dense and rich, with notes of black fruits, smoke, earth, and new oak, it boasts an enticing texture, impressive richness, and a long finish. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015.Tel. (707) 942-0930

This is a rich and powerful mountain-grown red with ripe, intense, firmly tannic red currant, cherry, berry and sage flavors that are tightly wound, focused and long on the finish. The strength of the tannins is my main concern. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Best from 2006 through 2013. 255 cases made. -JL

This is a big wine for folks who like to age their Cabs. It’s huge in mountain tannins now, but the underlying structure is so fine, and the cassis and cherry fruit so pure, that it’s guaranteed to improve through this decade and beyond. ——S.H.(2/1/2005)—— 93