Tasting Notes: A blue hue shades the side of the glass while the wine’s tears lead you to a dark crimson core. The glass showcases scents of crushed boysenber-ries and black currants which is followed by hints of cedar box and to-bacco leaves. The wine’s structure consists of benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon traits. Moderate acidity combines with firm but revealing tannins. When tasted the complexity of the dark fruit with the second-ary aromas provide a seamless balance. The French oak’s spices of nut-meg, cloves and vanilla help add to the complexity and balance of this wine. The forward fruit allows this wine to be enjoyed today and the structure will allow it to be drunk over the next decade.

Robert Parker: (93 Points) The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and the rest Merlot) is a com-plete, elegant and balanced red that gives up classic black cherries, wild herbs, tobacco leaf and spice-driven aromas and flavors. It has remark-able purity and a focused, clean finish. Drink it over the coming decade or more.