($28): The comparison of this Cabernet with its stablemate–the Canoe Ridge Merlot–supports my prejudice that Cabernet usually makes more interesting wines.  Layered and complex, the tannins support ripe cassis and black cherry-like fruit.  Thankfully, not an ‘over-the-top’ blockbuster wine, it has exquisite balance while conveying plenty of flavor. 91 Michael Apstein Jul 15, 2008