Throughout our lives together, we’ve looked to one another for support for our respective specialties. It hasn’t escaped me though, that we could get by just fine without mine, while I wouldn’t want to be around long without hers.

The variety available is filled with treasures, but it can be paralyzing to choose a bottle.

It’s bottled without fining or filtration. It’s one of the compelling Cabs from California every year. It’s well priced, and age-worthy.

The result is a wine that is both charming and drinkable, engaging and refreshing, and — perhaps most importantly — affordable.