The 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Patzimaro Vineyard may possess the most opaque purple color of this group. The richest, most youthful of these wines, it exhibits sweet creme de cassis notes intermixed with hints of flowers and background oak. This full-bodied, textured, authoritative effort is a classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Still young, but accessible, it should hit its peak in 3-4 years and evolve for two decades thereafter. Tel. (888) 354-8885

This Cab, with a little Cab Franc and Merlot, is more accessible than Duckhorn’s other ’03 single vineyard Cabs, but it’s still tough in sticky, sandpapery tannins. But there’s some lovely cherry, tangerine custard, blueberry and gingerbread fruit flavor, and the wine should be perfect with a grilled steak. ——S.H.(4/1/2007)—— 92