베리류와 말린 라벤더, 건조시킨 타임(thyme)의 우아한 향이 가장 먼저 느껴지며, 입 안에서는 베리류와 홍차, 구운 오크, 향신료의 풍부한 맛이 층층이 드러난다. 집중도 있고 신선하며 잘 정리된 섬세한 타닌이 느껴지는 동시에 매끄럽고 긴 피니시로 마무리되는 와인이다. 죽기 전에 꼭 마셔봐야 할 와인 1001에 나오는 와인 중 하나.

• Wine Enthusiast 94 points (2003)
In the wine's youth, the aroma of new oak dominates, with that smoky, minty, spicy-char note. But in the mouth the fruit explodes in intensely ripe black currants and milk chocolate. The tannins are rich and softly complex. A complete Cabernet that is luscious now, but has the balance to develop, if you can keep your hands off it.

• Robert Parker 93+ points (2003)
This blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc (14% alcohol) offers reserved aromatics as well as an opaque purple color. In the mouth it explodes with notes of creme de cassis, licorice, and subtle hints of oak and cedar. A classic, full-bodied, mid-valley Cabernet Sauvignon, it is richer, fuller and deeper than its shy aromatics suggest. It may only need more time in the cellar, but it is an impressive 2003 that should age for another two decades.