1999

"The 1999 is bright, full ruby-red, cassis, red cherry, minerals and lead pencil on the nose. Densely packed and sappy, with bright flavors of black and red currant, bitter chocolate and licorice. Finishes with ripe tannins and excellent length. Potentially the best wine yet, by far, from this vineyard."

  
 

- Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar

  
     
 

1998

"The 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon (150 cases) displays a good density for the vintage, sweet tannin, ripe plum and black currant fruit. Slightly concentrated, with a short finish, it is a noteworthy achievement in this difficult vintage."

  
 

- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (88-90 points)

  
     
 

1997

"The dense blue/purple-colored 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon offers a terrific nose of plums, cherry liqueur, cassis, and subtle oak. It is beautifully pure, with gobs of fruit, low but adequate supporting acidity, and plenty of ripe tannin in the finish. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for just under two years in French oak, this is a beautifully made wine, which can be drunk now or cellared for two decades. This wine is made from the famed Grace clone of Cabernet Sauvignon (from Grace Family Vineyards)."

  

- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (93 points)