I’ve never quite understood why California vintners bottle Cab Franc separately, but this wine shows why the great ones deserve it. Where Cabernet Sauvignon is all black currants, this is cherries, pure and simple. It’s got the balance, finesse, complexity and allure that Iron Horse T-bar-T reds consistently show, with a different flavor profile. ——S.H.(11/15/2005)—— 92

Possesses deep flavors of currants and blackberries, and yet you still have to wonder why it merits bottling on its own. It’s bone-dry and tannic, and its austerity is a challenge. —S.H.——S.H.(9/1/2002)—— 86