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90 points - Wine Spectator Insider,
September 23, 2009
2006 Eileen Cabernet Sauvignon
"Firm, rich and savory, this full-bodied red starts smooth and creamy, tightening up and keeping the focus on loamy earth,
currant, tobacco, red and black licorice and dried berry. Ends with chewy tannins. Best from 2010 through 2016.
600 cases made." — James Laube.
86 Points - 2005 Eileen Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Spectator, Jun 15, 2008 (SOLD OUT)
93 points - Wine Spectator, Tasting Highlights California Cabernet,
February 20, 2007 (WS.com)
2004 Eileen Cabernet Sauvignon (Sold Out)
"This medium weight Cabernet delivers lots of flavor and complexity, with a range of red cherry, currant
and berry fruit shaded by light, toasty oak. Hints of earth and spice fold in but the dark fruit
dominates the finish. Ample, well-mannered tannins. Drink now through 2013. 750 cases made." — James Laube.
90 points - Wine Spectator, Aug 31, 2009
2007 Giana Zinfandel
"Supple yet briary, with black cherry and smoky sage aromas and nicely focused, elegant wild berry and cracked pepper
flavors that linger nicely. Drink now through 2013. 513 cases made." — TF.
91 Points - 2006 Giana Zinfandel
Wine Spectator, Feb 28, 2009 (SOLD OUT)
90 Points - 2005 Giana Zinfandel
Wine Spectator, Jun 15, 2008 (SOLD OUT)
88 points - Wine Spectator, Feb 28, 2009
2006 Bambino Cabernet SOLD OUT
"Smooth and harmonious, with a dash of mocha and espresso joining ripe plum and black cherry fruit. Ripe, balanced,
full-bodied and drinking well now. Drink now through 2012. 500 cases made." — James Laube.
91 points - Wine Spectator Online, February 20, 2007 (WS.com)
2004 Bambino Cabernet Sauvignon SOLD OUT
"Elegantly styled, supple and harmonious, with smooth currant, fresh earth, anise and light cedary oak notes.
Well-focused and drinking well now, it shows the graceful side of Napa Cabernet. Drink now through 2012.
300 cases made." — James Laube.
89 points - Wine Spectator (ws.com)
2006 Roux Old Vine Petite Sirah
"Very concentrated and dense, with dark, rich flavors of black fruit, huckleberry, licorice and spice, with aromatic violet and pepper notes.
Full-bodied, with appropriately dense tannins. Seems very young, so best to cellar. Best from 2010 through 2015. 300 cases made." — -MW.
87 points - Wine Spectator (ws.com)
2006 Felicia Old Vine Zinfandel SOLD OUT
"Ripe and powerful, but a bit rustic, with jammy blackberry and toasty sage aromas and intense wild pepper and peppered meat flavors.
Drink now through 2014. 125 cases made." — TF
91 points - Wine News, Feb/Mar 2006
2003 Felicia Old Vine Zinfandel SOLD OUT
"Very forward, heady scents of black currant-blackberry fruit, eucalyptus, crushed cloves and mint.
Saturated palate of liquer-rich blackberry-boysenberry fruit, enhanced by white pepper and dried lavendar,
which persist into the finish. The 15.8% alcohol doesn't intrude, but instead adds to and enhances the sensation
of the sweet, juicy fruit." — Steve Pitcher.
