Another USA flight

2010 Beringer Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon:
Deep ruby. Rich nose, cassis and vanilla. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity even if slightly lean and has an unripe feel in the back, trying to hide behind the oak. Warm finish. 88

2010 Dalla Valle:
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, cassis, floral, layered and nuanced if a bit on the sweet side. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and intense palate, ripe, coffee, structured, long finish. 94

2009 Dominus:
Ruby. Blueberries, cassis, vanilla, scented and ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe palate, bit rich, the complexity seems hidden, long. 92

2009 Inglenook Rubicon:
Ruby. Scented, vanilla, red berries and ripe cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, ripe and long. Needs time. 93

2009 Shafer Hillside Select:
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, intense and ripe, massive nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, rich and long.92 for now.

2007 Heitz Martha's Vineyard:
Ruby. Scented, bell peppers, cassis and quite pure feel to the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, refined feel to it, even if a bit lean. Long. 93

2002 Far Niente Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon:
Ruby. Fruity, cassis, some figs, leather, lovely and starting to mature nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, lovely balance, refreshing and long. 93

1993 Ridge Monte Bello:
Ruby, garnet rim. Seductively scented nose, coffee, figs, cassis, tobaccoand leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, figs, refreshing anise palate, maturing even if young and vigorous, long. 94