With Lodi fruit dominating the blend, this Cabernet is soft, sweet and simple. It has blackberry and cherry flavors. ——S.H.(2/1/2012)—— 82

Echelon gets into the Cab game with this bottling from a southernmost, warm region of Monterey, by Paso Robles. The wine is juicy in jammy cherry and blackberry fruit, and dry, with soft acids and smooth tannins. ——S.H.(5/1/2006)—— 84

Chalone’s second label has produced a nice little Cab with enough body and flavor to satisfy, even at this price. It’s certainly no blockbuster, but the blackberries and currants are joined with smoky oak and drink with some richness and finesse.——S.H.(11/15/2003)—— 84