A lovely, balanced, elegant young Cab. We’re not in Napa Valley anymore, for the wine has a dried cherry herbaceousness and different tannin structure, but it defines the style that made Alexander Valley famous for Cabernet Sauvignon. For all those who complain that Cab isn’t food-friendly, this one is. Ageability is almost guaranteed. Best now through 2014, with proper cellaring.——S.H.(11/1/2007)—— 92