From a vineyard at the base of Spring Mountain whose fruit previously was used in the Caymus Special Selection Cabernet, Honig’s 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Bartolucci Vineyard exhibits a deep ruby/purple color as well as copious quantities of toasty new oak aromas, and a sweet, opening attack of blackberry fruit intermingled with notions of camphor and lead pencil shavings. It is a medium to full-bodied effort with moderate tannin in the finish. As good as it is in 2000, I suspect this, as well as the Kuleto Estate cuvee, will be significantly better in 2001.Tel. (707) 963-5618; Fax (707) 963-5639