A beautiful wine, pure and gentle yet powerful. Softer than Napa, maybe earthier, with lush red cherry and vanilla cream flavors sprinkled with a dash of creme de cassis and dusty cocoa. The sweet, toasty caramel from oak char shows on the finish. Drink now–2009.——S.H.(12/15/2006)—— 93

Great depth and purity of fruit. It shines with lovely violet and lavender accents. Very dark cassis, black plum, coffee and toasty oak flavors, with handsome herb and spice accents. The mouthfeel is excellent—big, but almost perfectly balanced between lush richness and solid tannic structure. A keeper needing four to six years.——W.E.(11/1/2000)—— 94

The 1991 Cabernet Sauvignon T bar T comes across as restrained and subtle, but it creeps up on you as you examine it on the palate. The color is a healthy dark ruby/purple, and the wine reveals copious quantities of crisp, rich, curranty fruit with nicely integrated new oak. It is rich without being exaggerated or heavy. This stylish, well-made, pure Cabernet Sauvignon should drink well for 10-15 years. Tel. (707) 887-1507