April 17, 2020 - Surprisingly still good. Found one last bottle in a rack reorg. In the nose, strawberry and old, wet leather. Dark in the glass, tinge of brown. First taste, what's left of the anise, bitter cherry, and Alexander valley dust - in a good way! Kind of an old world taste, but decidely thin on the details. Still, very enjoyable for the Filet and quite strong against most of the Cali competitors.
November 4, 2017 - Probably waited a bit toooo long. Hidden away in the cellar. Color was nice, very deep and garnet like. The legs are fast but there was virtually no nose, and no discernable body. Slight tannin's but definitely past its prime, if there was one.
February 15, 2017 - 13.5% alcohol, medium metal foil, composite cork, dark purple/black, medium legs, weak nose, well balanced alcohol/tannins/fruit, pleasant finish, pair with fowl, pork
January 23, 2017 - Reviewed twice......satisfactory, but not much else.
January 23, 2017 - Tasted on day three after opening and there's not much left. Musty, skunky nose with limited fresh fruit aroma, hot alcohol on the mid-palate but still an attractive black currant finish.
January 20, 2017 - Not as disappointing as the other reviews, although this winery seems to have fallen into a "funk", and they are producing an inferior water-down product compared to what I have tasted in the past. It's only an 80's score on what should be better from a winery in Healdsburg, which has consistently produced superior cabernet products. I really don't know how to account for the decline in this property, when in the past they have been so superior in their red wine production. I'm in a quandary as to what to assume . ????
April 4, 2016 - Better than the first bottle. Little more character with plum, blackberry, and touch of spice on the palate. Spiciness on the moderate finish. Still not a cab I would keep in my cellar. Many others out there with better body and style.
May 29, 2015 - Dark chocolate covered cherries
April 24, 2015 - Pretty weak for a cab. May be past it's prime. Tart with little tannins. No depth.
February 7, 2014 - Far better than the 2011.