The last time I tried this wine it was the 2007 version, it was over-manipulated, over-barreled and over the hill, even before it had reached its third birthday … in other words, it was a hot mess. Seems that the folks at Pillitteri have finally got a handle at what they were trying to accomplish – and proves their commitment to the Exclamation program and the Cabernet Franc grape. The palate and nose follow each other with tobacco, cherry, raspberry and smoke – the palate is also backed by spice, cigar ash and smoke, but all the while remains tasty and juicy. Price: $35.00 – Rating: ****