Lamborn Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California: Wild blackberry, currant, and stewed blueberry, balanced with a deep floral layer of lavender, while hints of vanilla and earth pull them all together.
Chateau Branaire Ducru 2009, Bordeaux, France: Blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, cedar box, and even a hint of forest floor.
Silenus Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California: This is a rich, soft and elegant wine with flavours of plum, boysenberry, stewed fruit and cocoa.