Also beautifully polished and suave, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is slightly muted aromatically and took some coaxing. With air, black currants, loamy earth, wild herbs and hints of chocolate all emerge and while there’s solid purity and freshness, the intensity is turned down a notch. Solid on the palate, with a medium to full-bodied, supple texture, juicy acidity and moderate length, it should be consumed over the coming 5-7 years. Drink now-2020. Tel. (509) 525-1352; www.cadaretta.com

Fresh and vital, this graceful wine offers a core of red berry playing against pear skin flavors on the lively finish. Drink now through 2016. 696 cases made. –HS