Just released in November of 2007, this is a slightly softer, slightly sweeter style of Red Willow. The herbal and green flavors remain, but the fruit has rounded out in the engaging mid-palate, with cranberry, cassis and wild cherry flavors. The wine adds some darker streaks as it runs into the finish—layers of smoke and earth— which suggest good cellar potential. Delicate and European, as was the Columbia style under now-retired winemaker David Lake, this wine would be a good one to lay down in his honor.——P.G.(12/1/2008)—— 88

Lots of ripe boysenberry, cranberry and sour cherry fruit to start, with a strong foundation of tar, espresso and bitter chocolate. This could pass for a Super Tuscan in a blind tasting. It unfolds slowly, with an interesting herbal/olive edge to it, and will reward additional cellaring.——P.G.(4/1/2005)—— 91

This is a blend of 85% Cab Sauvignon, 9% Cab Franc and 9% Merlot, and benefits from the mingling of the three. It is nicely woven together, with supple cassis, berry and mineral streaks, and nice tannins.——P.G.(12/31/2003)—— 90