95 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate December 2009
The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate may be one of Ric Forman’s finest wines to date (keep in mind he was producing some of the great Sterling Cabernet Sauvignons of the early 1970s). The 2007 is a slightly more voluptuous, flamboyant, and exuberant version of the 2006. The color is a healthy dense purple, and the bouquet reveals plenty of creme de cassis, licorice, wood smoke, and forest floor notes, a soaring, multidimensional, velvety, full-bodied texture, and ripe tannins. The sweetness of the tannins and the wine’s lush, heady texture are reminiscent of a ripe Pomerol. It will evolve over two decades.
93 points, Stephen Tanzer's IWC
June 2010
Good bright red-ruby. Very pure aromas of red- and blackcurrant lifted by flowers and minerals; this almost reminded me of Burgundy Sweet red berry fruit and mineral flavors are framed by an inner-mouth floral character. A very classy 2007, and not at all a shock-and-awe style in spite of its 14.8% alcohol. Finishes with substantial late-arriving tannins and firm acidity. Still a relative bargain in the context of today's absurd pricing for Napa cabernet.
92 points, Wine Spectator
November 2010
Combines power with finesse in a Pauillac-like style, with rich layers of loamy earth, currant, sage, herb, olive, graphite and cedary oak. Firm, focused, taut and balanced, turning supple at points before closing up. Offers a hint of what lies ahead. Best from 2012 through 2020. 2,100 cases made. –JL
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