REVANA, ST. HELENA, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005

92 points Wine Advocate Slightly more concentrated, but at the same time more reserved and backward, is the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep plum/purple in color with a sweet nose of burning embers, charcoal, black currants, and some subtle smoked herbs, the wine again displays terrific aromatic complexity and a full-bodied, nicely layered palate impression, with integrated acidity, tannin, alcohol, and wood. It is a slightly deeper, richer wine than the 2004, and the tannins seem slightly more elevated, but this wine has great balance, and just needs 1-2 years of bottle age. (RP) 92+ (12/2008) The 2005 Revana is a highly-allocated Cabernet from cult winemaker Heidi Barrett. An exceptional wine from an incredible vintage for Cabernet, this wine shows precision and grace from start to finish.