The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is among the finest “regular” Cabernet Sauvignons I have tasted from Cakebread. It exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, stunning purity, subtle notes of smoke, black currants, blackberries, spring flowers and toast, good acidity and ripe tannin. This full-bodied yet graceful, deep, silky Cabernet Sauvignon is already irresistible, but it will provide provocative and complex drinking for 15-20 years. This benchmark winery has again turned out some impressive wines.Tel. (800) 588-0298; Fax (707) 967-8620

A savory, dry, herbal and earthy youngster, taut, full-bodied, with dried currant, mocha and cedar notes that turn drier and more tannic. Needs decanting. Best from 2011 through 2017. 10,000 cases made. -JL

Very spicy, mineral, black fruit and herb aromas. Soft, cool and round with a sweet mid-palate, soft tannins and a mineral finish. Well made with a good balance of fruit and acidity - lovely integration.