The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Ciel du Cheval Vineyard is deep purple-colored with a classy bouquet of balsam wood, Asian spices, incense, violets, espresso, black currant, and blackberry. Dense, layered, and with well-integrated tannins, this suave offering should be cellared for several years and will easily see its 25th birthday.
All Mike Januik does is make good wine, year after year, without a lot of fanfare or glitz.
Tel. (425) 481-5502; www.januikwinery.com