The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon delivers a classic bouquet of toasty black currants and blackberry liqueur. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is elegantly styled with ample ripe black fruits, soft tannins, and a moderately long, pure finish. It will evolve with several more years of bottle age but can be enjoyed now. Alkoomi is located in the Frankland River region of Western Australia which is noted for its cool climate viticulture.Importer: Jane Delaney, The Ravensvale Group, Naples, FL; alkoomiwines.com.au Also tasted: 2007Late Harvest “White Label” (85)

Ruby-red. Vibrant red- and blackcurrant aromas are complicated by musky tobacco, cedar and underbrush; very cabernet. Bitter cherry and licorice add firmness to the sweet berry flavors, with dusty tannins contributing grip. The tannins gain strength on the finish but the wine maintains freshness and a sweetly seductive personality.