"Ruby-red. Explosive aromas of redcurrant, plum, roasted nuts, leather, meat, cigar tobacco and Burgundian earth; much less primary than usual for a wine from this vineyard. Thick and pliant in the mouth, but with good rather than outstanding flavor development. Hints at the greenness of the vintage and finishes with a faint edge of acidity. But certainly long on personality." -Stephen Tanzer
Robert Parker
RP90
"From a tough vintage, the 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard possesses a dense plum/purple color as well as a sweet perfume of minerals, blackberries, and cassis, medium to full body, an excellent texture, ripe tannin, and an evolved personality. An undeniable success for the vintage, it should be consumed over the next 12-15 years." -Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Wine Spectator
WS91
"Mature and complex, with supple yet intense herb- and dill-laced black cherry, currant and stewed plum, with shades of anise and black olive. The tannins are mellowing but still structured."
