Tough, herbal and hard in the mouth, this tannic wine offers modest blackberry flavors and a dose of oak. It turns syrupy-sweet on the finish.——S.H.(2/1/2005)—— 84

Expensive, but the equal of the cults. One whiff and you’re in heaven, with its gorgeous aromas of cassis and blackcurrants, fine smoky oak and vanilla, and chocolaty mint. The flavors don’t disappoint. Hard to describe the density and concentration of fruits and herbs. This is great Cabernet, superb now but an obvious cellar candidate.——S.H.(11/15/2003)—— 94