Deep purple-black colored, the 2009 Aphrodite Cabernet Sauvignon displays a wonderfully floral / expressive nose with notes of lilacs and lavender over creme de cassis, crushed blueberries, anise, cedar, baker’s chocolate and cassia plus a whiff of dried leaves. Full bodied and opulently fruited in the mouth, it offers a good line of lively acid and a medium to firm level of fine tannins, finishing long and fruity. The vibrant, forward berry flavors make this wine a temptation to drink now, but it should open and marry nicely over the next 2-3 years and drink best 2014 to 2024. Importer: Terlato Wines International, Lake Bluff, IL; www.twohandswines.com