1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Washington

Bright medium ruby. Subdued, rather grapey aromas of sweet, sexy French oak, mocha and baking spices. Rich, fat and chewy; broad, concentrated and deep, even if it doesn't have the urgent primary fruit or sweetness of the '98. Finishes with sweet, even tannins that really spread out horizontally over the palate. Sep 2001, www.vinous.com