——P.G.(6/1/2002)—— 89

Sagemoor is one of the state’s oldest vineyards; this wine, the last in the state to be released from the hot, ripe ’98 vintage, is now heading into adolescence. Soft, ripe flavors of berry preserves are folded into tart acids and hints of chocolate.——P.G.(12/31/2003)—— 88

This is drinking very well already, with a nicely evolved, meaty nose leading to sweet cassis and blackberry fruit. Dusty, spicy and complex, it displays a Bordeaux profile with less funk and more sweet fruit character. ——P.G.(6/1/2002)—— 89

An unusually dark, ripe Sagemoor, which seems to have benefited from the 1996 freeze that dramatically reduced crop levels. The nose has the intense, concentrated berry aroma of a good Zinfandel; there’s just a bit of heat in the finish. Still young and tight, but silky smooth and ripe right through the stylish, tannic finish.——P.G.(4/1/2000)—— 89