All of the latest Pride offerings are wines of real richness that are very much fixed on fully ripe fruit and flamboyant oak, and, like each of its mates, this wine never becomes beholden to ripeness alone. It is so rich that it is easy to taste in spite of its ample young tannins, but we will bet that as it softens, it will develop more richness and range, and it will only reach its full potential if it is aside for at least another five or six years.

Richness is what this Cab is all about. It bursts on the palate with superripe blackberry jam, cassis, currant and chocolate flavors. Shows some unorganized structure right now, but should age for a number of years, to judge by the voluminous tannins.

The top end offerings include the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon. Last year I reviewed the 2005 (although it was listed as the 2006), which did not turn out nearly as well as the 2006. The deep ruby/purple-hued 2006 exhibits notes of cassis, tar, crushed rocks, chocolate, and berry fruit in a full-bodied, fleshy format. It should drink nicely for a decade.