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"A classic expression of Napa Valley Cabernet at its best: Remarkably rich and concentrated. Tantalizing entry -almost sweet with blackberry essence, it evolves into a plush, mouth filling compote of black fruit, beautifully integrated with woodsy and mineral notes, mocha, tobacco and clove. For all its volume the delivery is surprisingly fresh and supple, with a long, mocha-infused finish."

"Black currant, vanilla and dried Herbs de Provence. Lucious flavors of currant, blackberry, French vanilla, cocoa powder. This wine has firm tannins and a smoth, lingering finish."

"Vibrant ruby in color with lots of rich earth and dark berry aromas on the nose. Bright raspberry, cranberry fruit, with some warm spice on the lingering finish."

"Gorgeous aromas of kirsch liqueur, crushed blue/black berries and graphite are framed with sweet toasty oak. On the palate dense texture and perfectly rich fruit (Rutherford and Oakville) contrasts nicely with the fresh impact of mountain minerality (Atlas Peak). Crushed plum, violets and white flowers vie for attention all supported by ripe, mouth-coating tannins. Superb length and penetrating fruit are focused and intense with tremendous persistence and balance."

"The 2010 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon continues the legacy of The Dreaming Tree’s inaugural 2009 vintage, with elegant and supple fruit flavors. Each of the North Coast’s renowned winegrowing regions brings unique fruit character and structure—including herbs and blackberry flavors from Sonoma County, cherries and spicy notes from Mendocino County, and earth tones and mouthfilling tannins from Lake County."

"Upon first taste, our Frei Brothers 2010 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon immediately exhibits aromas of dusty blackberry and lilting tones of mint. This wine displays the hallmarks of Alexander Valley through sagebrush and mocha flavors accompanied by an unmistakable mouthfeel density."

"Fresh and refreshing, with pretty plum and floral flavors on a spacious frame, lingering without weightiness."

"It reveals copious aromas of raspberry jam, black currants, kirsch, flowers and forest floor, full body, terrific fruit, lots of complexity already, and a multidimensional mouthfeel."-Robert Parker