Herbal blackberries and cassis are intermingled with black cherry syrup in the aromatic profile of the 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Seven Hills Vineyard. A medium-bodied wine of outstanding purity, lushness, and breadth, it sports a terrific mouthfeel as well as a black cherry-dominated core of sweet fruit. Sage-laced cassis and blackberries come to the fore in its lengthy, edgeless finish. Drink it over the next dozen years. Tel. (425) 481-5502; www.januikwinery.com

From the excellent Seven Hills property, this classic Cabernet (with 10% Merlot) is consistent to the Januik style—plush, tannic and broadly flavored, with a lush palate of mixed fruits. Aged in new French barrels for 20 months, the ripe, sweet fruit is set against a finish of lightly charred, toasty oak. ——P.G.(11/15/2006)—— 90