Minty, earthy, cassis nose. Firm layer of tannin but matched by mountains of ripe, spicy berry jammy fruit.

A Western Australia offshoot of the Yalumba empire, Ringbolt’s 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon offers solid quality at a reasonable price. It’s medium-bodied and elegant, with prominent herbal notes balanced by cassis and chocolate. Long on the finish, where dried spice and vanilla notes emerge. Drink now–2012.——J.C.(2/1/2008)—— 88