The aromatics are downright huge on the entry, filled with warm winter spice notes of cinnamon and clove that accompany baked plum, currant, cassis, and cedar. The palate is a full bore, mouth-coating experience of baked black cherry, cola, licorice, red plum, and fig jam. Consistent with the nose are flavors of warm spices, complemented by high notes of brown sugar and wintergreen. Soft and full, the tannins are sweet and integrated, showing good mid palate traction and a spicy body that trails off with a burst of melted cherry. A classic Cabernet from Cass and clearly one of the most outstanding in recent years.

90 Point Review - Stephen Tanzer Inky ruby. Candied dark fruits, mocha and peppery spices on the nose. Supple and perfumed in the mouth, with a sexy floral quality enlivening sweet blackberry and cassis flavors. Pliant and broad on the clear, sweet finish.