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2007 Staglin Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and meaty with lovely texture; smooth, long blackberry fruit and mint spice; mellow, elegant style. 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot 92 presented by Garen Staglin, Principal 2007 Sbragia Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Cimarossa Vineyard, Howell Mountain Juicy and irm with racy acidity; lush and toasty with sweet vanilla and lovely balance; vibrant and fresh with notes of brown sugar. 94 presented by Ed Sbragia, Proprietor & Winemaker 2008 Kapcsandy Family Winery, Roberta's Reserve Juicy and bright with tangy red plum and spice; lively and silky; tangy and long. 93 presented by Lou Kapcsandy, Proprietor 2009 Blankiet Estate Proprietary Red, Paradise Hills Vineyard Intense color; soft herbal notes; lush and ripe with dense black plum; lovely, deep and spicy; balanced texture. 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16.5% Merlot, 1.5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. 93 2006 David Arthur Vineyards, Elevation 1147 Silky and spicy, herbal and powerful with minerals and tannins; intense and smooth; long and balanced. 93 presented by Nile Zacherle, Winemaker DAY 2, SESSION 2 2007 Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, Helms Vineyard, Rutherford Rich, deep and powerful with lush deep lavors and great notes of chocolate, mint and sweet oak; juicy with bright plum fruit. 95 presented by Cameron Vawter, Director of Production 2009 Gemstone Estate Red Wine, Yountville Lush and ripe with amazing depth, ripeness and style; juicy, very smooth and rich with toasty vanilla oak; gorgeous and polished minerals. 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot. 95 presented by Molly Roberts, Sales & Marketing Director 2009 Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon, "29 Estate" Dense and meaty with ripe plum and notes of earth, oak and sweet toastiness; rich vanilla and spice; silky and beautiful. 4% Petit Verdot. 93 presented by Keith Emerson, Director of Winemaking 2009 Blackbird Vineyards Proprietary Red Wine, "Paramour" Silky and bright with lovely, juicy red berries; rich and long with style, inesse and balance. 51% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon. 93 presented by Paul Leary, President 2009 Patel Cabernet Sauvignon Velvety and ripe with tangy fruit and smooth texture; long and dense, deep and lush; blackberry fruit, spicy and intense. 12% Malbec, 11% Merlot. 93 presented by Raj Patel, Proprietor 2007 Herb Lamb Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, HL Vineyard Silky and lush with gorgeous depth; clear, rich and ripe with sweet vanilla oak; lovely, focused and long. 95 presented by Jennifer Lamb, Proprietor 2007 Colgin Cellars Proprietary Red, "IX Estate" Rich and spicy with concentration and depth; long and smooth; generous and earthy, meaty and long; aromatic. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot 94 presented by Allison Tauziet, Winemaker 2009 Hundred Acre Cabernet Sauvignon, ARK Vineyard Tight and edgy with oxidative notes; huge and powerful. Clearly a lawed bottle. 2001 BOND, St. Eden Sleek, precise and exquisite; dense chocolate with amazing inesse and power; lovely balance. 94 1991 Harlan Estate Smooth and elegant with great depth and lush texture; toasty and mature fruit; long, complex and at the top of its game. 97 2006 Quintessa, Rutherford Lush and deep with rich chocolate and spice; long and lovely; elegant, feminine, and showing lovely, polished tannins. 94 2009 Continuum Creamy vanilla; lovely, rich, ripe, deep and exquisite with long, deep lavors; smooth, reined and amazing. 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot. 97 presented by Tim Mondavi, Proprietor 2009 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Lush and creamy; deep, sweet oak and ripe plum; generous black raspberry and sandalwood; mint, spice and lowers with feminine inesse; breathtaking. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc. 100 presented by Nick Gislason, Winemaker ZD Wines Abacus XIV (1992-2011) Juicy and complex with charming spice; lively, balanced, long, lush and deep. 94 A blend of 20 years presented by Brandon deLeuze, Assistant Winemaker HEIDI PETERSON BARRETT TRIBUTE 2009 Fantesca Estate Chardonnay Good acidity; bright and juicy with silky texture; balanced, fresh and ripe green apple and pineapple; long and tropical. 92 2002 Amuse Bouche Smooth and bright with meaty, rich lavors; spice and velvety texture; lush and long. 98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc 92 presented by Heidi Barrett, Winemaker 1989 Dalla Valle Vineyards, Maya Bright and juicy; racy, tangy and ripe with depth and complexity; long and balanced. 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 55% Cabernet Franc 95 presented by Heidi Barrett, Winemaker 1992 Paradigm Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Lush and fresh; juicy and crisp with lively acidity and racy fruit; long and generous. 93 presented by Heidi Barrett, Winemaker 2005 Lamborn Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Proprietor Grown, Howell Mountain Spicy and edgy, irm and herbal; spicy and showing soft tannins; rich, minerally, chewy and dense; elegant acidity with notes of juicy chocolate. 91 presented by Mike Lamborn, Proprietor 2009 La Sirena Cabernet Sauvignon Lush and reined with ripe lovely fruit and depth; sweet oak and cinnamon; tangy acidity. 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc. 94 presented by Heidi Barrett, Proprietor & Winemaker 2009 La Sirena Art Bus Red Smooth, creamy, ripe and dense; graceful blackberry, licorice and vanilla; lovely depth, rich and spicy. 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 70% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Franc. 93 presented by Heidi Barrett, Proprietor & Winemaker january 2013 / the tasting panel / 107