Intense, vibrant and pleasantly earthy. Firm and full-bodied, offering dried currant, sage and mineral, firming up on the finish. Needs time. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Drink now through 2017. 1,351 cases made. -JL

This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese is much drier, more acidic and earthier than many other Napa reds. Therein lies its strengh and its weakness. It’s a firm wine with suggestions of cherries and tobacco that will satisfy folks who complain about fruit bombs. But it’s also pretty tart. Drink now with rich Italian-inspired fare. ——S.H.(10/1/2010)—— 87

Earth, spice, lead pencil and currant flavors are complex and medium-bodied, turning simpler on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2014. 1,808 cases made. -JL

The spicy, cedary oak is evident from the start, giving this a dry, woody edge before the dried currant, olive, sage and dusty berry flavors fold in. Ends with drying tannins. Decant. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Best from 2009 through 2015. 1,001 cases made. -JL