95 Michael Franz - Wine Review Online

This is serious Cabernet that packs plenty of punch -- partly thanks to 8% Petit Verdot -- yet it still shows clear Cabernet character, and punches with a nicely padded glove. Very deeply pigmented, with impressive density that leaves rich, dark tears that descend only very slowly down the glass after swirling, you can see that this is big-time Cab before even giving it a whiff. Cassis and black current fruit notes further enhance its impression of gravitas, and bold but well-measured oak seals the deal, along with gutsy tannins that are balanced with the richness of the fruit. Surprisingly graceful for a very, very big wine. A Double Gold Award Winner at the 2020 Toast of the Coast International Wine Competition.

94 Wine Enthusiast

"Grown on the winery's Adelaida Springs Ranch, which is 12 miles from the ocean at 1,700 feet in elevation, this is a rich and unctuous take on Cabernet that spent 20 months in new French oak. Hedonistic aromas of black cherry, cocoa, cappuccino and fudge cake lead to a palate that's expertly structured by polished tannins. Flavors of tiramisu and berry-compote sing on the palate. -MK"