"Elegant and nicely balanced, our 2010 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the long-hangtime vintage with its core of vibrant briary blackberry, black cherry and dark plum expression. We added Syrah to enhance the wine’s juiciness and spice, and a splash of Cabernet Franc for a hint of violet perfume. The fruit-focused aromas and flavors take center stage, while subtle vanilla-oak and mocha nuances from barrel aging linger in the background. The cool growing season enhanced this wine’s supple structure of bright acidity and fine-grained tannins, making it immediately enjoyable with mellow cheeses and red meats, such as filet of beef tenderloin accompanied by a Yukon gold potato and fennel gratin."

"It offers notes of black currants, licorice, cedar wood and spice. Drink it over the next several years." -Robert Parker

"This wine expresses a lush, firm texture, with good acidity, firm tannins and distinctive fruit forward flavors."