A stupendous effort, the 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon sports deep aromas of sweet black fruits immersed in spices. Big, powerful, and robust, it coats the palate with tar, licorice, stewed black cherries, and cassis liqueur yet retains an awe-inspiring juiciness and verve. In addition, this medium to full-bodied wine reveals an extremely long finish studded with exquisitely ripened tannin. Drink it over the next 14-15 years. Tel. (509) 525-1428; www.leonetticellar.com

Here you will find classic Bourbon barrel-vanilla flavors, but with bright, polished fruit showing through. This is firm and substantial—very clean winemaking—crisp, tight, polished and silky. Already it’s showing layers of berries, currants and blueberries. ——P.G.(11/15/2006)—— 94