The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (75% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot) is slightly rustic and hard with a hint of herbaceousness in the nose. Medium-bodied and solidly made, but not terribly expressive, this uninspiring Cabernet should be consumed over the next 10-12 years. An excellent source for value-priced wines, Trentadue continues to turn out big, gutsy, exuberant offerings filled with flavor as well as personality.Tel. (707) 433-3104

Dry and softly tannic, this is a nice Cab to drink now with steaks and chops. It has herb-infused flavors of black currants and cherries, with a spicy edge.——S.H.(4/1/2009)—— 86

Dry and tannic, this Cab has flavors of cooked berries and cured tobacco. It’s kind of old-fashioned.——S.H.(11/1/2007)—— 84

Raw, sweetly medicinal and acidic, offering little pleasure. Okay in casual circumstances. ——S.H.(12/15/2006)—— 81

From two warm regions, Dry Creek and Alexander Valley, a well-ripened wine with classic flavors of sweet blackcurrants, cassis, cherry pie and dark chocolate. The tannins are worthy of mention for their velvety texture. There’s really a lot of enjoyment here, at a relatively cheap price for good Cab.——S.H.(6/1/2004)—— 89