Coming mostly from Alexander Valley fruit, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon pours a dark but transparent ruby red, and its aromatics are ripe with notes of red plum, mocha, and fresh earth. It delivers gushing fruit up front, with kirsch, tea leaf, and gravelly earth. Its ripe tannins turn a touch drying on the finish, but this is an outstanding wine with a ton of value. Drink over the next few years.

Frankly ripe, with a juicy ball of raspberry compote wrapped in a vibrant red licorice note. Shows just enough of a savory streak on the finish to keep things honest. Drink now through 2024. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) offers reasonable depth and persistence for a wine in its peer group in this very challenging year. Ripe dark red fruit, spice, mocha, new leather and licorice are front and center.