Medium garnet colored, the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Deep Time opens with earthy/savory notes of cigar box, exotic spices, tea and kirsch with hints of potpourri and meats. The palate is full-bodied, rich, spicy, satiny and elegant with wonderful finesse and depth.

An experimental cuvee (only 100 cases will be sold via the mailing list) is the 2001 Deep Time. Enjoying a much longer upbringing in barrel (36 months), this wine seems to have more concentration than the regular cuvee but no more toasty oak. This is one of the advantages of long oak aging if you have the raw materials to begin with. Certainly, Jason Woodbridge working with his renowned consultant Philippe Melka, has done something special with this special cuvee. It is more structured and tannic, and not as accessible as the regular bottling. (Not yet released)Tel. (707) 967-9398; Fax (707) 968-9658