Sweet aromas of flowers, blueberries, black currants, licorice and smoky oak emerge from this full-bodied, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon. While close to full maturity, it should continue to provide enjoyment for 12-15 more years. Full-bodied, vibrant and vigorously concentrated with abundant texture and richness, this beautiful 2001 is still an adolescent. (RP)

A bold, rich, concetrated wine with lots of flavor dimensions and excellent structure. Dense and complex, with currant, anise, cedar and fresh earth flavors, it picks up chocolate and mocha on the finish, and should only get better over the next couple of years. (JL)

(bottled the week before my visit to the new Etude winery in Carneros) Good medium ruby. Crystallized currant, licorice and smoke on the vibrant nose. Dense and firmly structured, with dark berry, licorice and tar flavors. Offers a peppery impression of concentration. Finishes sappy, firmly tannic and long. I would not be surprised if this wine merited a higher score five to seven years from now. (ST) 92+