94
points
Revana 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena)
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$105
There’s a spicy quality to the aroma of this polished Cab, with suggestions of dill, sage, crushed autumn leaves and even Provençal lavender and thyme. It’s a unique interpretation of Napa and must come from the vineyard’s terroir. In the mouth, notes of herbs and tobacco lead to more savory sweet cherry, currant and vanilla oak flavors. This interesting, even…
— S.H.
(5/1/2008)
89
points
Revana 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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$90
A beautiful effort from Heidi Barrett, this is a big, ripe, somewhat soft wine, stuffed with blackberry, cherry, coffee and cocoa flavors, and splashed with Provençal herbs. Rich and tannic now, it should age for a decade.
— S.H.
(5/1/2007)