Equal parts Merlot, Cab Sauvignon and Franc shape a beautifully opulent wine that is loaded with ripe fruit, smoke, polished black stone, smoke and chocolate. The wine is very influenced by 18 months of oak aging (it feels rich, supple and velvety) and will age 10 years or more. ——M.L.(12/15/2010)—— 93

Here’s a rich expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot in equal parts, with obvious notes of eucalyptus and black licorice lavished over a core of black cherry, leather and tobacco. The eucalyptus element is very evident and gives the wine a unique personality. ——M.L.(2/1/2012)—— 92

This gorgeous wine opens with unmistakable sophistication and thickly concentrated notes of black fruit, leather, spicy tobacco, beef jerky and long-lasting spice. It’s a very well-executed wine with softer shades of vanilla and almond paste and a smooth, long-lasting finish. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.——M.L.(11/1/2009)—— 91

Sweet oak shadings are lavished over a solid core of cherry and black currant in this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Dig deeper and you’ll encounter exotic spice, tobacco, sweet red fruit, natural rubber and chocolate yogurt. It boasts chewy, tart tannins over long-lasting cherry flavors.——M.L.(4/1/2008)—— 90