2017 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, USA

What it is: Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Lancaster Estate in Alexander Valley, Sonoma — a benchmark for structured, age-worthy California Cabernet.

Who it's for: California Cabernet collectors who prize structure over flash.

Taste: Blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, and graphite with firm tannins and great length.

Pair with: Ribeye, venison, or the cellar — built for the long haul.

Details: 2017 vintage · 750ml · Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon.

Collector bottle — cellar-worthy.