The 2009 Prince of Hearts Paradise Hills Vineyard jumps from the glass with an immediacy and juiciness that is impossible not to love. The extroverted racy fruit is perfectly suited for an entry-level bottling. Raspberry jam flowers tobacco and sweet spices wrap around the palate as this flashy wine shows off its pedigree. The French oak is just a bit dominant but that is a relatively small critique for a wine that delivers so much sheer pleasure at this price point. The 2009 is 71% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Merlot 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021. -Antonio Galloni