After a somewhat disappointing 2003 Hourglass's 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon made by well-known consulting winemaker Bob Foley is a blockbuster opulent complex deep ruby/purple effort. Beautiful aromas of melted licorice white chocolate creme de cassis flowers and background oak soar from this bewitching opulent fleshy succulent Cabernet. This full-bodied beauty will provide delicious drinking early on and age nicely for 10-15 years.Tel. (707) 968-9332

A mix of dusty mint sage and racy Cabernet aromas are joined on the palate by rich currant and blackberry fruit that's focused intense and concentrated ending with a loamy Cabernet aftertaste. Drink now through 2012. 600 cases made. –JL