Ferrari Carano, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

When Ferrari Carano came into this world (and I am old enough to remember) its Chardonnay was all the rage. Then it was the Fume Blanc. I always believed, however, that Cabernet was its best grape and made its finest wines, and I still do. The ’09 Reserve Cab packs a good deal of muscle, with a huge burst of ripe, dark fruit on the middle palate and firm tannins that suggest a long life. Well balanced, rich and dense, this is a Cab you might want to lay down in the cellar for another three to six years to get the most pleasure out of your investment.