Cabernet sauvignon remains the benc...

Cabernet sauvignon remains the benchmark of r wine in the U uniform with the increasing popularity of zinfandel, syrah, pinot noir and merlot With this in mind, we asked our National Retailer Wine Panel (cited at the expiration of this article) to advise some top cabernet sauvignons. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine's adviseed retail price (which varies from market to market).

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

FIVE STARS

***** (97) Cakebread 1999 Benchland excellent Cabernet Sauvignon (California). If the discerning dark ruby color isn't enticing enough, then the rich aromas of ripe black