The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon is just as impressive as it was when I tasted it six months ago. Tar, smoke, melted road tar and black fruit all come to life in this powerful, brooding wine. For the first time, the Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet includes a dollop of Petit Verdot, which gives the wine a little more backbone and gravitas, both of which were quite useful in 2011. This super-impressive showing is also shaping up to be one of the most promising wines of the year. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025.
92-94 Robert Parker
92-94 Robert Parker