Patience is definitely required for the dense ruby/purple-colored 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Unfiltered. Tightly knit and structured with a reticent but promising nose of dusty black currants, cedar, and licorice, the wine reveals plum, anise, and underbrush notes in the mouth, good acidity, firm tannin, but loads of concentration as well as impressive complexity. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2018. (Release date Fall 2006)Tel. (707) 963-9000; Fax (707) 963-5408

Patience is definitely required for the dense ruby/purple-colored 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Unfiltered. Tightly knit and structured with a reticent but promising nose of dusty black currants, cedar, and licorice, the wine reveals plum, anise, and underbrush notes in the mouth, good acidity, firm tannin, but loads of concentration as well as impressive complexity. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2018. (Release date Fall 2006) Tel. (707) 963-9000; Fax (707) 963-5408

Balance is the key here. Acids and tannins get equal billing with fruit, but there’s no shortage of blackberries and cassis, not to mention oak. The result is polished and elegant, a gorgeous food wine.——S.H.(7/1/2007)—— 92