The dark ruby-colored 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa possesses cassis fruit intermixed with spicy wood and earth. Medium to full-bodied, with some grip but a plush texture, this rich, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon should drink well for a decade. Tel. (707) 963-9454

A richly concentrated wine with deep black-cherry and dark-plum fruit, balanced against ripe tannins. This complex yet powerful wine is a blend from five Napa vineyards. It’s mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with small bits of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The finish is long and layered. Drink it now or cellar it for five to eight years.——L.W.(12/31/1999)—— 87