A fine Otis Cab, from Columbia’s now departed winemaking team of David Lake and Robert Takahashi. It’s rich and deep, scented with a luscious mix of fresh herbs. The fruit has a pleasing spiciness, sweet plum and cassis threaded with anise and sage. There seems to be more fruit concentration and less of the green, peppery character that Otis can bring in some vintages, but even now this is a very young wine (it was released in June of 2008) that should reward another few years of cellaring.——P.G.(5/1/2009)—— 91