Hogue’s red wines begin with the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Genesis. Deep ruby red in color, it gives up a nose of herbs, thyme, a hint of balsamic, cassis, and blackberry. Medium-bodied, on the palate it displays some spice and savory fruit but is lacking in depth and concentration. Nevertheless, it is a pleasant, fairly priced Cabernet for drinking over the next 4-5 years. The Hogue Cellars appears to be in a renaissance of sorts. The last time I tasted their wines I was unable to recommend any of them; times have obviously changed. It is Washington’s third largest producer (600,000 cases) and the vineyards (but not the winery) are still owned by the Hogue family.www.hoguecellars.com