A single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2008 Magnificat is a shapely and opulent wine with moist wood, underbrush, dried berry and cured meat. The flavor profile is spicy, smoky and intense. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2022. Importer: VEDI Vintners Estate Direct Importing; www.vediwines.com

A score of interesting notes strive to push though to the nose such as leather, coffee, tar, almond paste, licorice and berry fruit but come off slightly muddled instead. There’s an interesting chalky or dusty feel in the mouth with solid tannins and medium length. The wine is aged 20 months in French oak. ——M.L.(2/1/2007)—— 87

The 1999 Magnificat, a Cabernet with an expressive nose of black currant fruit, graphite, tobacco, and smoke, is sustained and energetic in flavor, but full, deep, and round in body and texture. Drink: 2005-2012.Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907

The 1999 Magnificat, a Cabernet with an expressive nose of black currant fruit, graphite, tobacco, and smoke, is sustained and energetic in flavor, but full, deep, and round in body and texture. Drink: 2005-2012. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (631) 467-5907

Internationally-styled is the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon cuvee of 1998 Magnificat. Abundant quantities of fudge, cassis, and new oak aromas are followed by a plump, medium to full-bodied, ripe Cabernet with sweet fruit and moderate tannin. Anticipated maturity: now-2012.Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (516) 467-5907