The medium to dark ruby-colored 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon bursts from the glass with powerful blackberry, mulberry, and sweet oak aromas. An expansive, boisterous effort, its medium-bodied personality is dominated by boysenberry, red cherry, and cassis flavors. Anticipated maturity: now-2008. Fax: (206) 488-4657

Plump and juicy, with plum and currant flavors up front, framed with fine-grained tannins and a touch of white pepper on the softly herbal finish. Drink now through 2006. 145,000 cases made. -HS