Two heavy hitters

[Bucko]

2002 Altamura, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, $65, 4,000 cases. This inky beast is an intense, extracted, jammy wine, delivering black fruit, new leather and cedary vanilla. Give it two to three years to calm down; 88/87.

2001 Kenwood, Cabernet Sauvignon, Artist Series, Sonoma County, California, $70, 2,338 cases. This deep ruby/purple Cab is underscored by black cherries, currants, warm spices and French oak. It is very elegant on the entry, with polished tannins and terrific acidity. The Art Deco styled label features “Femme Bleue a la Guitare.” 88/87.