The Garda Cabernet Sauvignon is simply beautiful in 2005. Dark plums, wild cherries, grilled herbs, violets and minerals are some of the nuances that emerge from the glass. The firm Cabernet tannins are beautifully balanced by the generous fruit. To be sure, this remains a fairly traditional, mid-weight style, but all of the elements come together with unusual harmony and finesse. This is a fabulous effort from Le Ragose. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2017. Importer: Frederick Wildman and Sons Ltd, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700