Sterling Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa, CA) Smooth, refined and sophisticated, with ripe currant, blackberry, touches of mocha and cedar, and ending with fleshy, fine-grained tannins. Aromas of black plums and cherry pie are elevated by layers of spice cake and caramelized vanilla. Boysenberry jam introduces the palate, supported by black fruit and swirls of rich cocoa. 15 months of barrel aging is evident in the complex structure and toasty spices that accompany the dark chocolaty tannins into a long, lively finish. Pair this wine with braised short ribs or pasta carbonara. -Derek Brammer