Fresh intense and vibrant rich and chewy offering a dense core of mineral currant blackberry and spice with touches of road tar and cedar. Tightens on the finish where the tannins weigh in yet this is still long and persistent. Best from 2014 through 2028. -JL

The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is a captivating wine graced with exquisite finesse depth and grace. Seemingly endless layers of dark red fruit tar spices flowers and tobacco are woven together beautifully in this stunning deeply expressive Cabernet. A radiant supple finish rounds things out in style. Today the 2009 comes across as quite open and accessible given the richness of its fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2021. - Antonio Galloni