The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley flows from the glass with dark red fruit, sweet spices and licorice. It is a beautifully layered, sexy wine bursting with energy. The supple, easygoing style makes this approachable even today. In 2008 the blend is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. The wine spent about 24 months in French oak barrels, 80% new. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. Tel. (707) 257-5300

Trim, with a loamy earth, dried herb, anise and dried berry mix of flavors that are elegant and graceful. Full-bodied and complex, if losing focus on the finish. Drink now through 2018. 2,500 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Napa / Napa Valley Select to Add