Wine Spectator, Winespectator.com
(XTANT Napa Valley 2001): 92

"Well-focused on a core of ripe, concentrated fruit, with a medley of currant, blackberry and wild berry flavors. Impeccably balanced, with firm tannins. Flavors run deep and are long and persistent on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. Best from 2007 through 2013. 392 cases made."

Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, Cgcw.com
(XTANT Napa Valley 2001): 93

"Rich, decently fruity if a little tight and brooding in cast despite its medium-intensity, this wine smells of black cherries, caramel and touches of sweet loam, and its nicely focused flavors offer both depth and richness that overreach the tightening tannins looming in teh background. There is a ripe, robust quality about the wine even now, but it will show itself more fully with bottle age and will also pick up some very useful softening and polish if held for three to six years more."

Anthony Dias Blue,Bluelifestyle.com
(XTANT Napa Valley 2001): 93

"A rich, concentrated Cabernet-Merlot-Malbec blend with sweet oak, ripe blackberry/blueberry/cherry fruit, and spice; long and intense with silky texture."