People who know Oakville Ranch talk a lot about the soils—bright orange soils with enormous boulders called core stones. They are part of a major landslide that occurred 200,000 years ago. The wines are big. They’re powerful and structured, yet there’s also a lushness and a suppleness associated with the soils created through cover crop and organic practices.

Tasting Notes: Another soft, round and succulent style of Cabernet Sauvignon is the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville. Loads of spice box, underbrush, new saddle leather, barrique aromas and blackcurrants are all present in this earthy, spicy, meaty wine that has velvety tannins and a full-bodied mouthfeel. Drink it over the next 15 or so years. RP91, robertparker.com   Aromatic; candied raspberries, blackberries, stradberry cobbler, sweet tea box, black cardamom; silky tannins