The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon (from 10-year old vines) may only have a "modest" 13.9% alcohol yet it is a sensational wine. Its opaque saturated purple color is followed by copious amounts of cassis earth and spice aromas. There is superb concentration huge body outstanding purity and a multi-dimensional thick viscous concentrated finish. It is a blockbuster Cabernet Sauvignon that will be drinkable young because of low acidity but will evolve for two decades. Importer: Dan Phillips The Grateful Palate Oxnard CA; tel. (888) 472-5283