Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Black cherry and cassis, sweet pastry, anise, violet, and notes of crushed rock on the nose. Mouth-coating, fine dusty tannins with flavors of blackberries and mineral notes on the finish.

A savory Napa Valley cabernet, this is long on zesty black-currant flavor and rich with the spiciness of grape skins, adding some resonance to the finish. It’s an impressive value from Anders-Lane Artisan Wines, a group founded by Brent Shortridge in 2000 after 12 years at Buena Vista, where he served as marketing director.