title: Rodney Strong 1997 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Northern Sonoma)
description: This fabulous vintage offered all sorts of possibilities. The winery chose an austere route. Tightly controlled blackberry and cassis notes are wrapped in oak, and the wine is very dry. It may age. If you drink it now, do so with the richest beef or lamb you can find. —S.H.
variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
designation: Reserve