The 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Home Vineyard looks to be a successful effort in this challenging year. A dense ruby color is followed by sweet, ripe black currant and cassis fruit. This open-knit, low acid, evolved, fleshy, opulent Cabernet should drink well for 10-12 years. (Not yet released) Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735

The 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Home Vineyard looks to be a successful effort in this challenging year. A dense ruby color is followed by sweet, ripe black currant and cassis fruit. This open-knit, low acid, evolved, fleshy, opulent Cabernet should drink well for 10-12 years. (Not yet released)Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735

Almost indistinguishable from Beringer’s Chabot bottling, perhaps a bit more aromatic and softer in tannins. Flavors range from cassis and black cherry through dark chocolate and dill. Drinkable now with rich foods, but will gain in sweetness and complexity with a few years of cellaring.——S.H.(11/15/2003)—— 92