title: Bennett Lane 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
description: Right out of the bottle, this is one tough Cabernet. It's very tannic and extracted with blackberry jam, and the oak stands off to one side—sweet and smoky and flashy. However, that “Wow!” factor is always there, and the overall balance suggests cellaring. Already throwing some thick sediment, it should begin to mellow after 2018.
variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
designation: Reserve