The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon is a serious entry-level effort that delivers classic Cabernet character with plenty of black fruits, cassis, wild herbs and earthy qualities all showing on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, rich and balanced, with good acidity and ripe tannin, it’s a great intro into the estate and should drink nicely for 3-5 years. Drink now-2018. Created and run by Georges and Daniel Daou, this is an exciting new estate that’s located high up off of Adelaida Road, at an elevation of 2,200 feet. Focusing on Bordeaux blends and pulling primarily from their estate vineyards, some of which are just now coming on line, this is a no expense-spared operation and they’re producing first-class wines. Tel. (805) 226-5460; www.daouvineyards.com