Deep garnet-brick in color, the 2002 Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon reveals glorious aromas of warm blackcurrants, violets, dried mint and meat infused with nuances of baking spices and tree bark. Full-bodied, rich, and concentrated, the medium to firm, grainy tannins and lively acid line support a long finish laden with layered, savory fruit. It is slow developing with lots of time left. Mature, drinking now. Imported by Freixenet USA Inc., Sonoma, CA

Katnook’s top-of-the-line Cab, the Odyssey, already seems mature, with a touch of brick to its color and some dried fruit flavors. But even if this won’t improve further, it’s at a lovely spot right now, with a lush, creamy texture, pillowy-soft tannins and wonderful cedar and cigarbox notes. Drink now–2010.——J.C.(2/1/2008)—— 92