A rich, boisterous wine, Louis Martini's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) packs a serious punch. A burst of succulent blackberry jam, chocolate, new leather, licorice, spice and menthol races across the palate. This soft, flamboyant Cabernet hits all the right notes. Moreover, it is a superb value.

Solid, with a tarry-edged core of black currant and dark cherry fruit that melds nicely with light alder and tobacco notes on the finish. Fresh acidity keeps this driving along. Drink now through 2024.

Cedar, spice and dried herb hit the nose of this robust, densely concentrated red wine that is full bodied and unabashedly ripe in style. Black currant and blackberry take on a jammy quality that will appeal to fans of rich roundedness.