July 25, 2021 - This is drinking great. A classic well integrated Napa Cabernet form an excellent producer.
April 8, 2017 - Decanted 2hrs. Started off with some funkiness on the nose... But flavor was clean. Soft blend of sour cherry and plum. No tannins left. May have peaked.
December 18, 2016 - Not ready on first night -- too oaky and coarse. Tried it again on third day and it was the rich, dark wine I remembered. Wonderful structure that provides long finish with lift. Seems to have lots of life left.
December 1, 2013 - Big fan of this high elevation vineyard in Napa.
February 18, 2011 - Poured through the vinturi and decanted for 30 minutes. The nose is consumed with spice and now what might be turning into some dried fruit. This is drinking very well right now, the spice turns to leather flavors in the mouth but coats very well and has a nice creamy texture, with a nice medium finish - well integrated tannins.
August 12, 2010 - Opened and poured (sat in the bottle for about 30 minutes; no decant). Good dusty/dirty scent on the nose with lush dark cherries, cocoa and spice. Oak is present on the mid-palate as is some spice. Texture is lush and velvety with a medium finish. Not too complex, but it did continue to open up and evlove as it sat longer in the glass. Tannins are present but not overwhelming. May not evolve more with cellar time, but may become even smoother. Has another 3-5 years of cellar life in it, but drinking quite nice now.
July 7, 2010 - Opened and let sit for about 2 hours then decanted. Drinking very well right now. Blueberry & spice backed by firm tannin.
May 25, 2010 - Wonderful again. Same as prior note
March 7, 2010 - Medium dark ruby colored, nose of plum and candied, somewhat extracted fruit with vanilla oak. One dimensional mixed fruit flavors having a mild degree of richness dominate this wine, but very quickly fade on the mid to back pallet into dust and some integrated tannins. Little rough around the edges. Leaves me wishing for more depth and a longer experience.
November 23, 2009 - Allowed three-hour decant. Great range across the palette - dusty, mineral and spicy. We consumed with a 2003 Poetry from Cliff Lede and it was only slightly less spectacular...