"Medium dark ruby color; attractive, forward, herbal, cedary, green olive, ripe currant and black cherry aroma with notes of vanilla and cinnamon; medium to medium full body; forward medium-full to full body; forward, rich, plush, cedary, red currant flavors with good depth and a tight center core; medium full to full tannin; dry coarse finish; lingering aftertaste. Appealing to drink now as it developed with airing in the glass. Highly recommended. Good value." - California Grapevine, February-March 2002, "Cabernet Sauvignon More New Releases," Volume 1, pgs. 7 & 16