Another very fine bargain from this over-achieving producer, Napa Ridge's 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Barrel offers an attractive dark ruby color, a spicy, slightly oaked, curranty nose, medium body, fine depth, light tannin, and well-integrated acidity. Drink it over the next 2-4 years. Tel. (707) 963-7115 (Beringer)

Looking for a delicious, vanillin and cassis-scented Cabernet Sauvignon with excellent varietal character, as well as deliciously soft and velvety-textured cassis fruit? Napa Ridge has produced an attractive, supple, delicious 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Barrel for drinking over the next 3-5 years. Pure and ripe, with admirable concentration and flavor, it will please both the palate and the purse. Tel. (707) 963-7115 (Beringer)