Three recent Cabs

[Bucko]

2004 Kenwood, Cabernet Sauvignon, Jack London Vineyard, Sonoma, California, $35, 11,500 cases. Aromas of blackberries, currants, mint and cocoa radiate from this intensely-colored Cabernet. Very polished on the entry, the flavors mirror the nose; 88/88.

2003 Frank Family Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, $40. Deeply hued, the wine is underscored by chocolate, cassis, mint leaf and cedar. The wine is lush and juicy in the mouth, with firm tannins that need cellar time; 88/88.

2004 Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California, $26, 105,000 cases. This deeply-hued wine is very aromatic, with plums, cassis and vanilla upfront. Elegant and fruity on the entry, the aromas do an encore in the mouth; 87/87.

[wondersofwine]

You described the elements I like in the Simi Cabernet.