The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma (90% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec) possesses aromas of cedar, plums, and black cherries, a Rhone Valley-like garrigue character, sweet oak, and a medium-bodied, tart finish. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Tel. (707) 963-2736

Subtle notes of toast, vanilla and chocolate allow the leafy, cassis-driven fruit to shine. It’s a medium-weight Cab, not a heavyweight, which makes it easier to pair with food. Finishes lush and chocolaty, with the merest hint of raisins.——W.E.(9/1/2005)—— 86