The 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Glenmore Vineyard reveals a precocious, evolved sweetness in its aromatics, plenty of cassis fruit, an elegant mid-palate, and firm tannin in the finish. It does not possess the weight, depth, and overall persistence of the 2001, but it is not far off the mark. The alcohol content of 14.5% is surprisingly high for this area. It should drink well for a decade. Importer: Ted Schrauth, Old Vines Australia, imported by Epic Wines, Santa Cruz, CA, tel. (831) 689-9080; Commonwealth Wines, Mansfield, MA, tel. (508) 261-9300; and Domaine Select, New York, NY, tel. (212) 279-0799

You won’t sip this wine and think about how long you should age it—it’s ready to drink now, with sweet black fruit, creamy oak and a medium-bodied, easy mouthfeel. Finishes with some nuttiness.——D.T.(10/1/2003)—— 89