A gorgeous Cabernet, elaborately rich in blackberry, cherry, cassis and sweet vanilla oak flavors, yet the finish is thoroughly dry. Those famous Diamond Mountain tannins are firm, but sweetly ripe and elegant. Impressive, and drinkable now for sheer lusciousness, but should develop over the next eight years.——S.H.(11/1/2011)—— 94

A big, vital, 100% Cabernet from a mountain known for cellar-worthy reds. Strikes you right away with sheer deliciousness, offering potent blackberry, cherry, violet and chocolate flavors that are enhanced with sweetly smoked oak. Yet it has the tannic structure and inherent balance to improve in the bottle over the next 6-10 years.——S.H.(11/1/2010)—— 94