90+ The founder of this brand, Tony Soter, is now flourishing as a wine producer in Oregon, but he used to be a prominent producer in Napa. His 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc) has a dense purple color, with restrained notes of oak, black fruits, and loamy soil tones. Youthful firmness and grip suggest this wine is not yet near full maturity. It is concentrated, medium to full-bodied, pure and meticulously well-made. Nevertheless it’s not singing as of yet, although all the component parts are there for a promising future. Give it another 2-3 years and drink it over the next 15 years. - Robert M. Parker, Jr

Very tightly wound with a bundled mix of spicy dried currant sage mineral and deep rich berry flavors that slowly unfold offering more depth richness and persistence on the finish. Best from 2011 through 2017. 4000 cases made. -JL