The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville, from Vine Hill Ranch, is rich, ripe and explosive. Seamless and layered, the 2009 impresses for its multidimensional personality and sheer finesse. Iron, tar, graphite and incense add multiple shades of complexity and nuance. There is nothing missing in this superb, pedigreed wine. The 2009 is all about grace and pure class. I loved it. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029. Tel. (707) 257-5300

Tighter, trimmer and more tannic than the Napa bottling, this offers dry roasted herb and savory notes, with dried currant, graphite and lead pencil. Best from 2014 through 2024. 215 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Napa / Oakville Select to Add