2005 Woodward Canyon "Artist Series" Washington Cabernet Sauvignon

92 points and "an Editors' Choice" from Wine Enthusiast: "This is taut and dense, and requires time and air to untangle. Deep, dark fruits are mixed in with layers of black olive, smoke, compost, tar, moist earth and herb-a delicious mélange of flavors that promises good things to come as the wine ages. It’s masterful winemaking in a package so young and wrapped up tight that it may pass you by if you don’t give it a good look." (8/1/2008) 91 points from Wine Spectator: "Earth and tobacco flavors weave through the chunky cherry and black tea character, making this more savory than most. Yet has the structure to age. Definitely worth cellaring. Best after 2010. 2,866 cases made." (June 15, 2008) 90 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright medium ruby. More complex and suave on the nose than the Estate blend, offering cassis, loganberry, black cherry, dark chocolate and nutty oak notes. Sweet and thick but with good lift and verve to the black fruit flavors. Finishes classy and dry, with building tannins that arrive late, allowing the dark fruit flavors to express themselves." (Nov/Dec '08)