****1/2 drink or cellar 

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 

Napa Valley, California $29.95 (232371) 14.6% alcohol 

Rich aromas of black currant and espresso roast mingle with earthy notes on the nose of this wondrously structured, complex gem. A gusher of luscious ripe mulberry and black berry interwoven with mixed spice and dark chocolate floods the palate. It’s full bodied and fully textured with a long finish that’s dry, mouth watering and delicious. (Vic Harradine)