Freemark Abbey Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

At nearly 20 years of age, the deep garnet-hued 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore (part of this year’s annual library release) shows some brick at the rim and offers up classic cigar-box aromas of dried tobacco, cedar and vanilla, plus ample notions of dried fruit. It’s medium to full-bodied, plush and velvety in feel, with a lingering finish and softly dusty tannins. Fully mature but in no danger of drying out soon, it should continue to drink well for at least another three or four years. Drink date: 2015-2025. Score – 93. (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, May 31, 2022)