Dark ruby/purple-colored, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a sweet bouquet of creme de cassis and black cherries, soft tannin, and an easy-going, broad mouthfeel. Drink it over the next 8-12 years. Tel. (707) 963-3235; Fax (707) 963-3257

Good, but a bit tough and gritty, with a hard edge of tannins. On the other hand there also is dryness and extremely ripe, jammy blackberry and cherry flavors, as well as sweet oak. Not showing well now, but could benefit from some years in the cellar.——S.H.(12/31/2008)—— 85