Funky and woody on the nose, the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon still has elements of dried red cherry and black raspberry reduction with cinnamon-covered currants on the nose. I am sensing some bottle variance, but the full-bodied wine goes on to show a delightful structure that should hold together for a few more years in the bottle. Ultimately, the wine ends with a tannic edge over the long conclusion, ending with mature flavors of stewed fruit compote with an element of old oak and pine bark. - Anthony Mueller

This is an almost-pure Champoux Vineyard Cabernet the best of the best. It's extremely aromatic rich and textured tight and dense. As it slowly opens it reveal layer upon layer of black fruits mineral salt and lovely evanescent hints of herb. It does not show its 14.9% alcohol except for a slight bit of heat in the finish.

Intense and remarkably harmonious, this wine hangs its broad and generous flavors on a very fine, polished texture. It brims with spice-scented cherry, red currant and herb flavors, lingering impressively on the plush finish. Drink now through 2010. – HS