2010 "Bin 707" Cabernet Sauvignon

(aged in 100% new American oak): Glass-staining ruby. Powerful, smoky aromas of singed plum, cassis, cherry-vanilla and candied rose, with a peppery topnote. Densely packed dark fruit flavors display liqueur-like intensity and pick up licorice, spicecake and floral pastille nuances with air. Youthfully firm tannins give shape and grip to an expansive, sweet, wonderfully persistent finish.

- Josh Raynolds (07/2013)

This towering Cabernet tightly wraps its supple, expressive core of currant and boysenberry flavors with subtle hints of cream, espresso and dried herbs, flowing seamlessly into the long, vivid finish. Offers depth and power without apparent weight. A knockout. Best from 2015 through 2030. 441 cases imported.

- H.S.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon is an earthier style displaying classic aromas of cassis, plum and pencil shavings with some earth, olives, spice box and cloves. Very structured by firm, grainy tannins, it is concentrated and muscular with good acid freshness through the long and layered finish. It needs 1-2 years more of aging and will drink to 2030+.

- Lisa Perrotti-Brown (02/2013)