Showing the more elegant side of Cabernet, it displays a bouquet of fresh cherry and plum, lavender and cedar spice.

Enjoy this beauty over the next 8-10 years.

Showing off a silky, sultry texture, the 2012 Joseph Carr Coombsville is a lovely example of full-throttle Napa Cab at a modest price.

Forward aromatics of red currant, baking spice, and blackberry liqueur are amplified on the palate, evolving into notes of plum, cassis, sage, and roasted espresso.

Showing a bouquet of bright red fruit and cedar spice, the Oakville Reserve from Mondavi is always an outstanding Cabernet.