September 12, 2015 - Ditto the cure's comments. The wine is drinking very well after ten years. Fruit is mellowing a bit but still fresh. Toasted oak is prevalent and tannins are still tight. Nice job Franciscan.
May 15, 2015 - Really surprised by this wine! Drank with steaks after decanting for an hour. The nose and mouth took us straight back to Napa ( just visited a few weeks ago). Opened up nicely throughout the meal - finish was strong - nice lingering tannins. Probably could have cellared even longer (in the proper environment).
May 14, 2015 - After 10 years, the tannins are still strong and astringent. Dark fruit flavor and maybe some tart cherries, which surprises me given the age. Decanted 1 hour and drank over the course of a night. Nice nose. Minimal finish.
April 30, 2015 - after 10 years it is still the good the good cab that it was many years ago. No settlement. Still has fruit. Good solid Cabernet as expected
January 26, 2014 - Smooth and especially nice 30 minutes after decanting.
December 31, 2013 - Still Very young well balanced
November 10, 2013 - Good for price
October 27, 2013 - This is a solid CAB for the price.
Drinking very well right now.
October 5, 2013 - Drago dinner party
June 21, 2013 - Very pleasantly surprised