Still hard and tannic, this big-boned Cabernet from the Champoux Vineyard is bursting with the vineyard’s characteristic black cherry fruit. Hints of herb and dried leaf sneak in, but the tannin and alcohol will need some years of bottle age to smooth out. ——P.G.(4/1/2012)—— 89

A powerful, tannic, youthful Cabernet, this mash-up of blackberries, black cherries and cassis brings some heat, some coffee and some muscle. The tannins are still a bit raw but the balance and power suggest that it won’t hit its perfect stride for another half decade at least.——P.G.(9/1/2009)—— 91