Certainly that is not the case with the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Barelli Creek. This gorgeous Cabernet exhibits a dense purple color in addition to a big, sweet nose of charcoal, camphor, blackberries, cassis, cedar, licorice, and earth. Full-bodied with supple tannins as well as superb concentration, texture, and length, this beauty can be approached now, or cellared for 15-20 years. This is an impressive group of wines from the gigantic Gallo Family Vineyards. Both shrewd readers looking for values as well as connoisseurs should check out these current and upcoming releases.Tel. (707) 433-2458

Sweet berry fruit, cherries, spice, graphite, oak and mint aromas. Rich, supple and full-bodied jammy fruit with elegant tannins and a lovely sweet length.