The blockbuster 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon ranks alongside the top wines of the vintage. The final blend was 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, and 996 cases were produced. A dense purple color is accompanied by a sweet bouquet of scorched earth, creme de cassis, coffee beans, licorice, and roasted meats. This sensational, full-bodied, dense 2003 comes across like a La Mission Haut-Brion from a ripe, powerful vintage. It should age beautifully for 20-25 years. Tel. (707) 963-8339; Fax (707) 963-0232

Ripe and juicy, with vivid blackberry and wild berry fruit that's lively and complex, keeping a tight focus on the fruit and ending with a mix of fresh earth, herb and mineral flavors that add to its flavor dimensions. Drink now through 2013. 900 cases made. -JL