Perfumed and floral on the bouquet, with cassis, wild berry and mild herbal notes. The palate is racy and a touch clacky in feel, and then you get a full palate of berry fruit, herbs, tobacco and spice flavors. Dry, tasty and composed. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with 15% Cab Franc. ——M.S.(12/1/2011)—— 90

Ultra smoky and baked, with aromas of campfire, berry marmalade and fine herbs. At 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, this is rich but balanced. It shows a cushioned mouthfeel and lively flavors of black cherry, cola, chocolate and even some cumin. Finishes roasted and firm, with a backbone of tannins. Drink now through 2011.——M.S.(5/1/2009)—— 89

Round and fruity, with a full nose of big fruit and leather. Smells solid, but hits the palate with tremendous tannic force, to the point that it’s overdone. The mouthfeel is gritty, but the flavors of fudge, black cherry and spice save it. Imported by Vina Requingua. ——M.S.(11/1/2005)—— 86

This Cabernet Sauvignon/Cab Franc blend is potent and deep, with syrupy berry aromas touched up by hints of mint, green herbs and coffee. The palate is rich and rewarding, with sweet plum, berry and brown sugar flavors. It finishes plump and big, with chewy extract and meaty tannins. ——M.S.(6/1/2004)—— 88