Mike Supple: Inky purple/black core. Dusty chocolate and violet aromas are underscored by green pepper. On the palate the green pepper is paired with asparagus over chewy tannins. Jammy on...

Wine Spectator: The initial whiff of new leather and toasty oak is appealing, though this is a bit tight on the palate, taking time for the zesty wild berry, currant and black cherry flavors ...

Wine Spectator: Firm in texture, with an intriguing blueberry note singing a solo against a chorus of bay leaf, green olive and spice flavors. Needs time, or a juicy chunk of meat, to soften ...

Wine Spectator: Still very tight, but the tannins that lead the way now are sleek and refined, and should easily meld into the huge core of roasted chestnut, black currant paste, warm fig and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is showing even better than it did last year, which is not unusual when tasting the wines of Todd Anderson and Mac Sawyer. Dense ruby/purpl...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (magnum) offers up dark red fruit, roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs and licorice in a mid-weight, elegant style. Soft tannins inform the soft, p...

Wine & Spirits: From a 19th century vineyard site on the slopes of Mount George, east of the city of Napa, Palmaz rises from 400 to 1,400 feet. The higher elevations bring freshness to the bl...

About this Wine: "...Alexander Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is plush with ripe tannins complemented by powerfully complex fruit. Its black cherry, cassis, blueberry flavors give way to a ...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2006 Evil Cabernet Sauvignon saw 25% of the wine aged in French oak. It reveals a fragrant bouquet of cedar and black cur...

Justin Wong: Medium ruby fading to a garnet rim. The nose has restrained aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, cedar, spice and eucalyptus. Spicy oak opens palate but is balanced by ample bla...

Connoisseurs' Guide: A bit underplayed and never outgoing, yet still hitting the right varietal marks with respect to curranty fruit and mildly woodsy Cabernet spice, this slightly supple, mid-siz...

Wine Spectator: Intense, well-structured and concentrated, with an array of dried currant, herb, mineral and sage flavors that are focused and framed by tight, chewy tannins. Best from 2010 t...

Jeremy Oliver: An elegant, fine, supple and slightly herbaceous cabernet blend of pleasing prettiness and charm. Its dusty, leafy bouquet of violets, mulberries and cassis, sweet cedar/vanil...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Deep medium ruby. Sexy, inviting aromas of dark berries, licorice pastille, spicecake and leather. Densely packed but light on its feet, with good sweetness and breadth to the...

Jeff Loo: Dark ruby core with slight garnet towards the rim. The nose opens with raspberry jam, mocha, vanilla bean and spice, complemented by coffee and cherry. Full bodied with grea...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Bright, deep ruby. Vibrant, complex aromas and flavors of cassis, licorice pastille, spices and flowers. Penetrating, dense and juicy, with a slowly building sweetness that ca...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Bright, deep ruby-red. Reticent aromas of cassis, dark raspberry, leather, fresh blood and pepper (my first sample showed a whiff of adhesive tape). Supple on entry, then a ...

Wine Enthusiast: Rich and dramatic by any standards, this new release offers a blast of ripe blackberry, currant and mineral flavors. New oak adds the perfect touch of smoky caramel. It’s pret...