The heat of the vintage shows up in a sugary, jellied taste to the blackberries and cherries. In fact, the finish is almost Porty. Drink now.——S.H.(9/1/2009)—— 83

This block selection combines the richness of the winery’s Adams Knoll Cab with the tannic inaccessibility of the Sarah Block. The result is a wine that needs age. It displays its appellation’s herbal, tobaccoey personality, with a solid core of cherry and blackberry fruit. Best to cellar until 2008, and should hold well beyond that. ——S.H.(3/1/2006)—— 92