a solid effort from a dependable winery that used to be known for value, back before wine—especially cabernet—prices exploded. it hits all the right notes, with black-currant aromas and flavors, herbal or bell-pepper notes and a fancy streak of mint, complexed with lots of new french oak. dry and rich, it finishes with dusty tannins, suggesting aging possibilities. best after 2003.
Winemaker's Reserve