The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Estate Reserve is inky, rich and explosive. Crème de cassis, blueberry jam, chocolate, menthol and sweet spice are all amped up in an unctuous, flamboyantly ripe Cabernet that will drink nicely with minimal cellaring. This is an especially rich, plush style. Hints of graphite, lavender, spice and new leather build into the super-expressive finish. This is very nicely done.

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Estate Reserve has lots to love. Deep black fruits, chocolate, tobacco, and lead pencil shaving-like notes all emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied, has a plush, seamless textured, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's an undeniable success to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years.

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Estate Reserve is blended of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Deep purple black colored, it delivers notions of espresso, baked cherries and blackberry preserves over a core of warm cassis and plum pudding plus a waft of Chinese five spice. Full-bodied, the palate had a firm, chewy texture and just enough freshness supporting the muscular fruit, finishing on a fruitcake note.