The first release of this wine, 80% sourced from Heart of the Hill Vineyard. There’s a very plush and rich feel to this with attractive purple fruit that’s delivered in supple and approachable mode. Holds the finish well. Really impressive. 98% cabernet sauvignon and 2% syrah. Drink or hold. 3,000 cases made.

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain (which includes 2% Syrah) sports a saturated purple color as well as a beautiful bouquet of black cherries, scorched earth, new leather, and ample gravelly minerality. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, and beautifully textured on the palate, it’s a balanced Red Mountain Cabernet that can be enjoyed any time over the coming 10-15 years.

92+ With 2% Syrah blended in, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain features classic black fruit aromas that are rich and lush, with nots of soft oak spices and purple flowers. Medium to full-bodied, the Cabernet is youthfully tight and rigid in the mouth, with grippy, structured tannins and a complex, mineral-driven tension, showing exceptional quality. The finish is dusty, with a composed yet tight complexity that will age beautifully over the next decade. 3,051 cases were made. - AM

Bright, saturated medium ruby. Very ripe, slightly porty aromas of kirsch, cassis, black plum, mocha and spices, plus suggestions of herbs and menthol. Plush, sweet and tactile; reveals plenty of Red Mountain ripeness and power but in a take-no-prisoners style. The wine's briary black and purple berry flavors are complicated by bitter chocolate, licorice and sassafras elements. Boasts much more stuffing than the Mimi Cabernet and finishes with chewy, ripe, building tannins and noteworthy persistence. Still, there's something a bit unrefined about this Cabernet. (14.9% alcohol) -- Stephen Tanzer