Reviews

The deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Generations (aged for 20 months in 54% new French oak) is scented of licorice, crème de cassis and mocha with underlying hints of smoked meats, tapenade, dried lavender and cardamom. Big, rich and concentrated and with firm, fine-grained tannins, it has lovely harmony and length, with minerals coming through on the finish. 1,123 cases produced.

A blend of 49% Syrah, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc aged for 20 months in 41% new French oak, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Leopard leaps from the glass with a lifted perfume of red roses, lavender and violets over a core of warm cassis and preserved plums with hints of star anise, eucalyptus and molten chocolate. The palate is full-bodied, rich and spicy with a plush, velvety texture, generous fruit and a long perfumed finish. 198 cases produced.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 20 months in 68% new French oak, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon No. 1 is scented of cassis, black berries and black cherries with notions of yeast extract, tapenade, menthol, espresso and earth. The palate is full-bodied, firm, lively and refreshing with fine-grained tannins and earthy notions, finishing long. 213 cases produced.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 62% new French oak for 20 months, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon No. 10 is very deep purple-black in color with lovely espresso, baked plums, stewed cherries and crème de cassis with earthy notions plus hints of sandalwood and sautéed herbs. The palate is big, rich, bold and decadent with velvety tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long and spicy with some meatiness coming through. 222 cases produced.

Smoky version, offering black cherry, blackberry, earth and spice flavors to match the toasty oak. This is succulent and leaves spice and smoke notes on the finish.