With an aroma of rose petals and fresh berries, Cardinal Rule Wine’s 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon smells almost too good to drink. Subtle notes of smoked tobacco leaf and mineral underscore the plum, dried rosemary and dark cherry flavors in this balanced wine.

From the hilly, volcanic soils of Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, the 2012 Cabernet evokes a burst of flavor, from bright red cherries and ripe raspberries to red currants.

This wine calls out for a piece of grilled meat, carne asada or a smoky cheese. It will age gracefully for the next 10 to 15 years.