December 17, 2016 - Still dark color. First impression in the mouth is notable tannins, followed by light fruit. Good example of a Washington Cab, with nice mouth feel and body, good finish. Lacks some fruit and complex flavors, but is free from flaws. I see no reason to hold this longer since the fruit is light and VA may develop now that it is over 10 years old. It lacks leather and pencil shavings, which would have put this one up a couple points. That being said, it is still quite drinkable
September 24, 2015 - A very good cab that has some herbal notes to it. It could go a year or two but it is good now.
March 25, 2015 - In pretty good shape, well integrated and very drinkable.
December 31, 2013 - Better the third day than the second day and better the second day than the first. This wine definitely needs some air to show its complexity. Nose a little muted, but nice mouthfeel and a long cocoa finish
December 19, 2013 - This was a beautiful brick red color. Nice earthy and herbal aromas, long finish, nice mouthfeel. A little high in alcohol (which added some sweetness), but a very nice wine overall.
February 17, 2013 - The wine looks Ruby colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like and Light toast.
February 4, 2013 - I think this was corked. Acidic, thin, slightly metallic, with light berry notes in the background. Darn! NR
August 29, 2010 - Needed some air time, but went exceptionally well with filet mignon
May 29, 2010 - Very nice nose of dark fruit and some spice. Definitely on the oaky side but decanting helped smooth it out.
May 17, 2010 - Corked.