The 2011 Continuum is fabulous, just as it has always been. A wine of uncommon depth and volume, the 2011 shows just what was possible at top-tier sites at elevation in this challenging vintage. Layers of black cherry fruit, spice, lavender and gravel infuse this potent Cabernet with tons of intensity and pedigree. The 2011 is a wine that totally changed my perception of what Napa Valley is. It continues to be a deeply impressive wine. At the time, Continuum was in its early days and transitioning to a pure estate wine. The 2011 includes a drop of Petit Verdot from Mount Veeder. -- Antonio Galloni

The 2011 Continuum is still youthful, with a lively ruby hue and no signs of bricking at the edges. Classic notes of darker currants, cedarwood, dried herbs, and leather are just some of the nuances here, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a silky, elegant, nicely balanced style. I love its overall complexity and while it's drinking at point today, it has another decade of longevity.

From a cooler vintage, Continuum's 2011 Proprietary Red has evolved nicely, delivering classic mountain-fruit lifted by notes of sage and bay leaf. Sourced primarily from the estate's Sage Mountain Vineyard (supplemented by tiny amounts from Mount Veeder and Diamond Mountain), it's medium to full-bodied, silky, fine and elegant, with an ample finish. This appears mature now, but it should easily hold for several more years. - Joe Czerwinski

This rich, harmonious, supple-textured wine shows the potential of 2011, with dense dark berry, dried herb, mocha, cedar and tobacco leaf notes. Ends up dry and tannic, with a push of ripe fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Drink now through 2024. — J.L.