The 2007 Don David Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve saw 70% of the wine aged in barrel for 12 months. Purple-colored, it offers up a nose of cedar, spice box, black currant, and blackberry. Elegant on the palate with ample spicy fruit, it will drink well for another 5 years. Importer: Frederick Wildman, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700

Interesting enough on the nose, with aromas of cotton candy, charcoal, lemon peel and coffee. The palate deals the usual suspects for Cabernet: cassis, plum, tobacco and herbal accents. Competent as a whole and probably a bit above average.——M.S.(8/1/2009)—— 86