Except for some early cheesy, drawn aromas, this is a solid Cabernet for the price. Aromas of leather and earthy red fruit are decent, and the cheeky flavors of cassis and raspberry are good if a little sweet and pedestrian. Not a complicated wine.——M.S.(12/1/2009)—— 85

Quite ripe but also sort of flat and syrupy. The nose shows blueberry and licorice, while the saturated palate is creamy thick, with herbal/berry flavors. Both mocha and peppery notes sit on the chewy, borderline gummy finish.——M.S.(9/1/2008)—— 83