2002 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon (3/5 stars)

LOUIS M. MARTINI, 2002 SONOMA COUNTY, $14-$16

Deeply colored, full bodied, and ripely flavored, this is a nearly robust style of Cabernet, which is a very good wine at the price. The aromas include dark cherries, fresh ground coffee beans, vanilla oak, plus a bit of herbs. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied for a Cabernet, with light-to-moderate tannins, made for drinking now or in the next year or two. The finish is nicely tart and fresh now.