92 points Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "The combination of ripe, keenly focused black cherry fruit and rich, caramelized oakiness are mixed here in polished perfection. Supple at entry and smooth in texture even with a stratum of ageworthy tannins, this dazzlingly delectable Cabernet delivers plenty of sweet fruit without resorting to overripeness, and, its energetic balance and richness stay the course from first inviting sniff all the way to its long-lasting finish."