The extraordinary inky/purple-colored 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Peterson Family Vineyard offers a marvelous perfume of espresso roast intermixed with explosive quantities of blackberries cassis licorice and Chinese black tea aromas. On the palate the wine is full-bodied with awesome opulence a voluptuous silky texture and layers of fruit and concentration. The finish goes on for close to a minute. Drink this beauty over the next 12-15 years. Tel. (707) 738-6187

Dark rich and concentrated with intense layers of mocha currant espresso bean and exotic spices this full-throttle high-extract Cabernet gushes with mouthcoating flavors and finishes with an intense band of oak and Cabernet. Best from 2007 through 2013. 396 cases made. –JL