2009 Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley (750ml)

Opaque ruby. Cherry, blackcurrant and mulberry on the jammy nose. Chewy, slightly dry dark fruit and bitter cherry flavors are given bite by tangy acidity, with the smoky quality repeating. Finishes with firm grip, a slight dry edge, with the cherry note repeating.

87 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (May/June '11)