2005 Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon

From:

Alexander Valley, Calif.

Price:

$30

Serve with:

Top beef cuts, leg of lamb

Good things seem to be happening at Sebastiani, a venerable Sonoma County winery. This cabernet is as good a wine as I've ever tasted from this Calif. company. This is a full-bodied, structured wine with layers of intense flavor - black cherry, herbs, smoked meat - and a persistent finish. While enjoyable now, it should age well for 15 to 20 years. Despite its youth, it's already throwing some sediment (a good sign). So decant it.