2004 Geyser Peak Walking Tree Vineyard 93 points

Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, $22

A big Cab is always a big deal to me and this one is dynamite, big, rich and powerful. This cab is young but very approachable and food friendly and will only get better in the cellar till 2013. This wine needs some air to open up, with it's deep ruby color this cab has an expressive nose of blackberry, cherries and cassis. Tannins soften with aging in French oak barrels and propel forward big dark fruit of luscious flavors of blueberry jam, plum and roasted coffee. The toasted oak adds caramel, leather and spice to finish off this beautifully layered wine with a long finish.