The Hogue Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2013

This vintage offers black cherry, spicy oak, cassis, sassafras, and tobacco on the nose. Its creamy and toasty on the palate, with concentrated flavors of dark cherry and cassis. This medium-bodiedCabernet has soft tannins and a silky finish.

Pair with roast pork tenderloin, barbecued baby back ribs, or grilled sausages.

Boysenberry, clove and wood spice aromas lead to tart, lightly styled fruit flavors that winnow toward the finish. The reserve designation seems hard to find.