Tightly wound firm dense and concentrated with a core of dark berry plum roasted herb game meat graphite road tar and lead pencil ending with chewy tannins. Should reward cellaring. Best from 2012 through 2022. 2100 cases made. -JL

One of the better values in high end Napa Cabernet the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Elegant Bordeaux-like aromas of berries loamy soil graphite mocha black currants and cedar are followed by a medium-bodied stylish wine with excellent texture underlying floral notes and a long finish. Nearly as French-like as Napa's Dominus wines it should age effortlessly for 10-15 years.