The Dry Red No. 1 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot from estate vines planted in 1969. Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Dry Red No. 1 offers notes of ripe black currants, cloves, pencil shavings, tree bark and mulberries with hints dried Mediterranean herbs and anise. Medium-bodied, this is a Bordeaux blend built to age, with a firm level of ripe, finely grained tannins and great acid line cutting through the concentrated black berry and spice flavor layers. The finish is very long. Though approachable now, it should drink best 2014 to 2025+. Lisa Perrotti-Brown