The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Winston Hill covers every inch of the palate with deeply expressive layers of dark fruit, mocha, spices, leather and licorice. All of the elements are wonderfully in balance in this large-scaled, dramatic wine. The finish alone is striking. This is a fabulous effort from Frank Family. The 2008 Winston Hill is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2028.

(89% cabernet sauvignon, 5% cabernet franc, 4% merlot and 2% petit verdot): Opaque ruby. A heady, seductively perfumed bouquet evokes dark berry liqueur, cherry-cola, vanilla and pipe tobacco, with spicy nuances adding energy. Broad, palate-staining blackcurrant and cherry flavors show impressive depth and a velvety texture, with tannins making a late and understated appearance. Lingers with excellent persistence, leaving clove, vanilla and mocha notes behind.