December 6, 2023 - Very nice straight out of the bottle. Supple and well-rounded. Better than I recalled. Could be mistaken for a high end merlot, which is a high compliment from me. None of that closed Napa jumpiness. Maybe not the most elegant cab around, but truly enjoyable. Yet, there are even saw dusty chewy tannins present.
March 26, 2021 - Great rich cab. Drinking perfect now.
November 29, 2020 - Always great value.
November 11, 2019 - Very well balanced. It may be at its peak, age-wise.
December 16, 2018 - This bottle showed really well, possibly in part as I had it standing upright in my wine cabinet for the last while, so it was relatively undisturbed on opening.
December 2, 2018 - Solid wine. Well-balanced and smooth at this point. Decent dark cherry flavor with some mild spice and creamy tones. Mild acidity & tannis still present, but fading. Not as impressed as my previous post. Pallet changing where now seeking/desiring more earthy components.
May 7, 2018 - Always useful at this kind of price, this is well-balanced. Better on the 2nd day; has more of a creamy tone which I find appealing and is a bit more extended.
April 24, 2018 - An utterly mundane Cabernet, lacking in any character.
February 21, 2018 - More composed than I remember - could be because it was sitting upright in my wine cabinet. This was pretty plush, lovely fruit with a nice dryness on the finish; felt more pricey than it was.
December 12, 2017 - Well-balanced and smooth.