Parallel Wines, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Pricey and yet worth its sticker price, this is dark and concentrated but showing some restraint as well, with oak that is deftly tuned to the weight and intensity of the fruit.  Still firm with tannin at this stage of maturity, it is nevertheless very, very well proportioned and destined for ten full years of improvement–which is a bit scary given how good it is already.  Platinum award winner at the 2013 San Diego International Wine Competition.