Dark and moody, with aromas of bramble, blackberry, coffee grinds and cocoa powder. The medium-weight mouth is loaded with black plum and cherry flavors with a soft black pepper finish. Drink now. ——L.B.(3/1/2011)—— 87

Spicy red berries, cedar, vanilla and clove on the nose are followed by delicious, savory layers of smoke, spice and cherry and black currant fruit in this go-to Cabernet. Mouthfilling with a spicy backbone and fine-grained tannins, finishing with a smoky, savory edge. A distinctive red with heft.——S.K.(3/1/2010)—— 89

Clove, leather and pepper aromas and flavors give this Cabernet a masculine edge. Rich and complex, it also offers softer tannins and an integrated character that will allow for more delicate meat dish pairings. A lingering finish tops it off.——S.K.(6/1/2009)—— 87