Wine Spectator: Dense, rich and polished, with a complex band of earthy currant, mineral, sage, cedar and tobacco notes, gaining nuance and depth on an intricate finish. Best from 2002 throug...

Wine Spectator: Enormously complex, with currant jam, black cherry and nicely integrated mocha and vanilla flavors from toasty oak that are mellow and ripe, with lingering chocolate overtones...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon is super-impressive. A firm, full-bodied wine, it showcases the best of Coombsville in its powerful fruit and equally imposing yet well-balanced ta...

Wine Spectator: This is tough-edged, earthy and chewy, revealing a dense core of extracted dark berry, plum and roasted herb flavors. Needs time, but has much to admire. Best from 2014 throug...

Wine Spectator: Teases with subtle flavor nuances wrapped in a tight, tannic, austere package, with a core of beefy, leathery currant, sage and tobacco flavors. Hard-edged tannins on the fini...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: ...Raspberry and strawberry fruit aromas complicated by mocha, baking spices and underbrush. Sweet but high-pitched, with firm acids giving shape to the flavors of red berries...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The stunning 2002 Variation One (70% Merlot and 30% Syrah) exhibits an exotic, opulent personality with a deep purple color, and sweet aromas of cocoa, new saddle leather, bla...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2001 Tor Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 4 West Block offers a dense ruby/purple color in addition to gorgeous cassis, sweet black cherries, and vanilla notes in an opulent, lico...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: ...tight aromatics offering up scents of blueberries, minerals, cassis, and subtle toast. It is medium to full-bodied and elegant, with sweet tannin as well as a tightly-knit,...

About this Wine: "Deep dark ruby in color, the aromas reflect classic Rutherford notes of black cherry and currant, with licorice, loam and dried herb components. The wine is medium to full bo...

About this Wine: Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is drawn predominantly from their three Alexander Valley estate vineyards and reflects a blend of their characteristics. T...

About this Wine: Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is drawn predominantly from their three Alexander Valley estate vineyards and reflects a blend of their characteristics. T...

About this Wine: Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is drawn predominantly from their three Alexander Valley estate vineyards and reflects a blend of their characteristics. T...

About this Wine: "...Togni noted that this wine is now typically about 82% cabernet sauvignon, with about 15% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot added since the '99 vintage."

Wine Spectator: Tightly wound, with firm, leathery tannins wrapped around a core of currant, lead pencil, mineral and wild berry. Plenty of acidity and tannins, too. Best to decant.--1993 Cal...

Wine Spectator: Openly fruity and seductive, with layers of cherry, currant and berry; extraordinary flavors and balance...