Deep garnet purple in color, the 2010 Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of cassis, warm blackberries and mulberries with hints of spice box, damp earth and pencil shavings. This medium to full-bodied wine has good core of muscular, herb-laced fruit supported by a medium to firm level of chewy tannins, refreshing acid and a long finish. Drink it now to 2017+. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; www.oldbridgecellars.com

On the lighter side, with a green note weaving through the cherry and tobacco flavors, finishing gently. Drink now. 2,000 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Coonawarra Select to Add

Bright ruby. Deeply pitched aromas of cherry compote, cassis and smoky herbs. Supple and expansive, with intense dark fruit flavors that show appealing sweetness and an open-knit character. Dusty tannins add grip to a long, spicy and sharply focused finish. I like this wine's interplay of opulence and precision.