Top Picks for Cabernet Sauvignon

Brown brick red color. Aromas and flavors of spiced dried berries, honeycomb, leather bag filled with coffee, chocolate and spice, and wet clay with a satiny, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, complex, very long finish with notes of cassis pie a la mode, honey glazed carrots, cherry cola, and chocolate mint with silky, soft tannins. A stately, seamless cabernet with deep rich flavors, finely balanced oak, and a long satisfying finish.

Dusty garnet color. Aromas of suede, sweet gum tree, spiced grapefruit, amaretto, kirsch, and peppercorns with a round, vibrant, medium-to-full body and a peppery, huge, very long toffee, cafe latte, hints of fine cognac, and toasted brioche finish with well-integrated, chewy tannins and moderate oak flavor. An outstanding wine that oozes sophistication and balance; any wine lover will be lucky to try this.

Nearly opaque black garnet color. Complex aromas and flavors of black olive, rosemary focaccia, coconut creme, and milk chocolate with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dryish full body and a peppery, subtle, long finish with notes of sun dried tomato, black pepper, dark tobacco, and mace with firm tannins and moderate oak flavor. A concentrated, powerful Cabernet with stimulating salinity; makes a lasting impression.

Garnet black color. Aromas and flavors of berry compote, butter roasted nuts, kidd leather, and polished wood with a bright, dryish medium-to-full body and a complex, medium-long finish revealing notes of bubbly cassis pie crust, mixed olives, incense, and marinated meat with fine, earthy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A silky, complex and elegant Napa cabernet for the finest of steaks.

Deep purple color. Aromas and flavors of pickled peppers and olives, dried berries and dates, chive blossoms, and roasted nuts with an vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and an intricate, long finish with notes of cassis preserves, pumpernickel raisin toast, and spiced sultanas with chewy, silky tannins and moderate oak flavor. A sumptuous, elegant, yet powerful and deeply flavorful cabernet that is singing right now.

Black violet color. Perfumed aromas of rose petals, marinated mushrooms, crystalized blueberry, fine leather furniture, salumi, pickling spices, and dark chocolate with a round, lively, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a warming, massive, very long anise, espresso, and pomegranate molasses finish with heavy oak flavor. An exceptionally dense cabernet that shows elegance over muscle; this wine will age well for decades.

Black garnet color. Complex aromas and flavors of boysenberry tart, kirsch, ripe olives, patent leather, coffee with cream, and sun dried tomato with a velvety, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity full body and a warming, complex, very long finish with shades of clove, tobacco, and black pepper with firm tannins and heavy oak flavor. A wildly complex and attractive Napa Cabernet that packs serious concentration, mouthwatering flavor, and exceptional length into one very stylish package.

Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of pickled raspberry, roasted beets, suede, and apple cider with a vibrant, dry-yet-fruity fat body and a very long finish with touches of chestnut and mocha yogurt. An unctuous, seductive Bordeaux; fantastic concentration and length.

Black violet color. Creamy, smoky aromas of blackberry mostarda, chai latte, and bacon with a round, vibrant, dryish full body and a peppery, epic, very long charred meats, cracked black pepper, coriander, and caramel latte finish with well-integrated, chewy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A slightly smoky, meaty cabernet with commanding character; memorable, luxurious, superbly balanced.

Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of wet clay and wax, dark roasted coffee beans and nuts, herbed chocolate bar, and earth with a bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a compelling, medium-long finish with suggestions of nut, dried cassis and citrus, and olive tapenade with crunchy, chewy tannins and no oak flavor. A profoundly rich, savory and brooding powerhouse of a cabernet that will amply reward patience.