92 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Lewelling Ranch is a bold, juicy wine bursting with blackberries, blueberries, flowers and mint. It shows gorgeous balance in an overt, forward style best suited for drinking over the near and mid term. Layers of flavor build to the effortless, textured finish. The 2009 is 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot that spent 19 months in French oak barrels, 70% new. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019. (Dec 2011)"

Producer notes: "97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot. The 2009 Hayfork Lewelling Ranch Cabernet is rich in color, with aromas of lush ripe berries and damp earth. Balanced and velvety tannins felt mid-palate, are joined by flavors of raspberry, dark plum, cedar, and a hint of wood smoke. 15.3% alcohol. 417 cases produced."