Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Next of Kin Cabernet Sauvignon is scented of spice black berries, crushed black currants and mulberries with hints of cedar and Chinese five spice. Medium-bodied, it fills the palate with pure blackberry and cassis flavors, nicely offset by a low to medium level of grainy tannins and crisp acid, finishing with medium to long persistence. Drink it now through 2015. Importer: Rathbone Wine Group, USA; www.fsfw.com.au

This supple red is generous with its spicy red plum and currant flavors, riding easily over refined tannins and creamy oak into the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2014. 1,500 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Western Australia / Margaret River Select to Add

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2008 Next of Kin Cabernet Sauvignon offers forward warm blackberry and black currant aromas over notes of allspice, tree bark and dark chocolate. Medium to full bodied with a medium level of grainy tannins, plenty of ripe black berry fruit and refreshing acid, it finishes long and spicy. Drink it now through 2015+. Importer: Rathbone Wine Group, USA; www.fsfw.com.au

Composed of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the 2007 Next of Kin Cabernet Sauvignon was wholly matured in oak for 14 months, 30% new. Presenting a deep garnet-purple color, it’s scented of fresh cassis, pencil shavings and cloves. It has a medium-full body with a medium level of grainy tannins and medium to high acidity, all in harmony and finishing long. Drink it now to 2015. Next of Kin is the entry level range from this well-known estate that has just received a quality injection from the new owners, the Rathbone family. Importer: Rathbone Wine Imports, Napa, CA; www.fsfw.com.au; tel. (707) 253-8332