The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Founder’s Selection spent 24 months in new French barriques. Aromas of toasty oak, pencil lead, violets, spice box, and black fruits lead to a plush, nearly opulent effort with enough deftly concealed ripe tannin to evolve for 3-4 years. This classy effort will provide optimum drinking from 2015 to 2022. Importer: T. Edward Wines, New York, NY; www.tedwardwines.com

It’s surprising how outright herbal and leafy this wine is, which isn’t to say it’s bad. But it does seem greener than in the past, with olive and green tobacco on the nose and then leafy, herbal, light fruit flavors controlling the palate. Otherwise, it’s oaky and a little tannic, with good structure.——M.S.(7/1/2011)—— 87