Amazingly complex firm dense and concentrated with a vivid lively structured mix of dried currant mineral cedar sage and tobacco notes. Fills out nicely on the finish and holds its focus ending with a satisfyingly chewy rich bundle of dark berry fruit. Best from 2013 through 2024.

The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon M. Etain is dark rich sumptuous and highly expressive. A totally voluptuous wine the 2009 flows across the palate with layers of dark fruit. Stylistically the M. Etain is very close to the Scarecrow Cabernet in this vintage although it has less aromatic complexity and depth. Hints of smoke tobacco incense and licorice are layered into the juicy mid-weight finish. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2021. -Antonio Galloni

The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon M. Etain is dark, rich, sumptuous and highly expressive. A totally voluptuous wine, the 2009 flows across the palate with layers of dark fruit. Stylistically, the M. Etain is very close to the Scarecrow Cabernet in this vintage, although it has less aromatic complexity and depth. Hints of smoke, tobacco, incense and licorice are layered into the juicy, mid-weight finish. -- Antonio Galloni