Cabernet Sauvignon is one of Beringer’s strengths, and their regular 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon from Knight’s Valley shows a deep ruby/purple color, wonderful, straightforward licorice-infused black currant fruit with a hint of smoke and barrel. The wine has outstanding purity, depth, and ripeness in an open-knit, fruit-driven but deep style. This is an outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon that should drink well for 10-12 years. Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735

The attractive, nearly outstanding 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa possesses a dense ruby/purple hue as well as aromas of licorice, smoke, black currants, earth, and tar. Fleshy and medium to full-bodied with no hard edges, it should drink well for 10-12 years. Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735