As the sheriff put it so nicely, Barry Saslove "done good"! Four wines from the 2005 vintage, each earning 90 points or above. My tasting notes follow. Although I write "drink now-....", I would advise holding each of these for 6 - 9 months to find them at their best.

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Rogov

Saslove, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserved, 2005: Developed in primarily new French and American oak for 24 months, super-dark garnet, full-bodied with once gripping tannins now settling in nicely and well balanced by spicy and vanilla rich wood. On first attack, blackberry and blackcurrant fruits, those with a hint of bitter orange peel and all supported nicely by notes of Oriental spices, licorice, asphalt and vanilla. Long and generous. Drink now-2011. Score 91. (Re-tasted 19 Apr 2008)

Saslove, Cabernet Sauvignon, Adom, 2005 Well-crafted. Full-bodied, reflecting its 20 months in oak with firm tannins integrating nicely with spicy and vanilla-rich cedar. Opens with blackcurrants and wild berry fruits, those yielding to notes of black cherries, orange peel and, on the long, generous finish an appealing hint of white chocolate. As the wine develops look as well for notes of sweet spices As the wine develops look for hints of sweet herbs coming in nicely. Drink now-2012. Score 91. (Re-tasted 19 Apr 2008)

Saslove, Merlot, Adom, 2005: Medium- to full-bodied, with fine concentration yet soft and supple with generous but not imposing wood after 20 months in French and American oak. Opens with bold aromas and flavors of toasty oak and freshly roasted coffee, those yielding nicely to a generous array of cassis, purple plum and black cherry fruits, those complemented nicely by hints of bitter-sweet chocolate and spices. Drink now-2011, perhaps longer. Score 90. (Tasted 19 Apr 2008)

Saslove, Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon, Adom, 2005: Developed in oak for 20 months this blend of 60% Shiraz and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon will remind many of the Mollydooker wines of Australia. Dark garnet, full-bodied, with firm tannins and peppery wood notes, those given a racy feeling by generous currant, cherry and raspberry fruits. On the background, tantalizing hints of pepper and tar, all culminating in a long, mouth-filling finish. Drink now-2012, perhaps longer. Score 91. (Tasted 19 Apr 2008)