94(+?) Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2013

(85% cabernet sauvignon with 10% petit verdot, 3% merlot and 2% malbec):  Bright, deep red.  Captivating violet lift to the aromas of cassis, minerals, bitter chocolate, licorice and sexy oak; I would have guessed this had a good deal of cabernet franc.  Then extremely primary on the palate, but already showing a seductive sugar/acid balance.  Boasts lovely clarity and lift to its dark fruit, minerals and bitter chocolate flavors.  Finishes with a serious brace of tongue-dusting tannins and outstandingly subtle, juicy persistence.  A brilliant showing considering it was bottled just a month prior to my visit:  eight or ten years in the cellar may well bring an even higher score.  A year ago, I preferred the 2009, but this evolved beautifully during its final months of elevage.  Director of winemaker Damian Parker always destems the fruit but typically ferments with some whole berries.

93-95 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate