The 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap Vineyard reveals an earthy, spicy, curranty-scented, light intensity nose, medium body, considerable tannin and structure, above normal acid, and some sharp tannin in the finish. This wine has good depth, but I suspect it will always be somewhat austere and hard. Give it 2-3 years of cellaring, and drink it over the following 10-12. I have been a consistent fan of previous vintages of these red wines, and I have noted in these pages the progress being made with the whites. However, it appears a different stylistic direction has been implemented. This is especially apparent in 1995 and 1994, and to a lesser extent in 1993. Lamentably, the wines come across as more narrowly focused and compact on the palate, and because of that, they give the impression of having less intensity, flesh, and richness. I hope my judgments are proven incorrect. Tel. (707) 944-2020; Fax (707) 257-7501