Clos LaChance, Central Coast (Californiac) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

 The White Stone Vineyard is the name to give to a 10-acre select hillside portion of their 150-acre estate vineyard in San Martin.  Bold, perhaps in part due to a little Malbec (5%) in the blend, this Cabernet focuses on power, but retains elegance. It’s a tough line to walk, but Clos LaChance pulls it off.  Though it’s a big wine, finely honed tannins mean you can pull the cork the next time there’s lamb on the grill.