Wine Enthusiast Review
Rated 90
CELLAR SELECTION
The winery says this very rich 100% Cabernet comes from the Beckstoffer Georges III vineyard, which is in between Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail, although it doesn't say so on the label. The wine is marked by gigantic and somewhat sweet fruit, in the form of blackberry, cherry and raspberry jam. It's awkward now, but seems to have a useful lifespan. Try after 2013, and could be one for the long haul.

Wine Tasting Notes
Our 2007 vintage is characterized by dark ruby color, firm ripe tannins andconcentrated flavors. The warm temperatures during the growing season combined with periodic hot spells allowed the grapes to achieve full maturity early, yielding dense, dark fruit character. Overtones of black cherry, currant and blackberry in combination with undertones of chocolate, coffee and pepper meld with the vanilla and cedar nuances of French oak in waves of complexity. On the palate, concentrated yet supple tannins, and crisp acidity lead to a lingering finish, and contribute to a finely balanced structure consistent with the classic Bordeaux style of our prior releases.