The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Donn Chappellet’s deep ruby/purple color is followed by sweet, ripe fruit on the mid-palate, an attractive, plush texture, and a spicy finish. This elegant, medium-bodied, delicious, savory Cabernet should be enjoyed over the next decade. Tel. (707) 963-7136; Fax (707) 963-7445

A young, tight, closed mountain Cabernet that should follow a graceful aging curve. Pours inky dark, giving off muted aromas of oak, forest floor and wild blackberries. Dense and tannic now, with rich fruit just waiting to emerge. This classically proportioned wine should begin to be drinkable after 2010. ——S.H.(10/1/2004)—— 91