Flashy, with silky tannins framing the cassis and boysenberry notes, as toasty hints of mocha and licorice linger on the juicy finish. Drink now through 2012. 2,800 cases made. -JM

Deep, lush, balanced and oaky, with bacon, floral notes and huge raspberry and cassis aromas. Layered and structured across the palate, with concentration and balance to go with lusty cassis, blackberry, mocha and spice flavors. Finishes toasty and dark, with waves of espresso and mocha. Now–2015. ——M.S.(3/1/2011)—— 92