With 16 months in French oak, this is a big wine with big flavors. Fleshy black plum guts, black cherry, crushed African violet petals and a touch of tobacco appear in the bouquet, while cherry pit, pepper and cigar spice fill out the palate. Medium weight and lush in the mouth with solid tannins and acidity, this is a good choice now with strong meat dishes or a candidate to hold onto for a couple more years.——L.B.(4/1/2010)—— 89

Has a slightly leathery streak to the aromas, but there’s also decent berry fruit underneath. This medium-bodied Cabernet offers blackberry, plum and herb flavors that finish soft. An easy-to-drink wine that will please most palates. Imported by Palm Bay Imports.——J.C.(4/1/2006)—— 85