title: St. Clement 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
description: Very smooth and harmonious, from its cherry, cocoa and smoke-tinged aromatics through the similarly endowed palate, where licorice and cedar notes add further complexity. Balanced, not weighty; it closes with very even tannins and a full, even black-cherry finish with toasty notes. Approachable now; will improve over the next three years.
variety: Cabernet Sauvignon