Generous and fleshy. The 2002 California Cabernets are widely available in the market now. These wines are renowned for their smooth texture, jammy-in flavor and mildly tannic finish. They are such a pleasure to drink and enjoyable to share right on the release. 2002 California Cabernet Sauvignon Reviews BARNETT VINEYARDS, 2002 SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT, NAPA VALLEY, $60-$65 Interestingly complex, the 2002 Spring Mountain features flavors of herbs, toasted oak, blueberry jam and peppercorn. It is adequately rich with medium long finish. 16% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. Drink through 2012. CAYMUS VINEYARDS, 2002 SPECIAL SELECTION, NAPA VALLEY, $135-$140 Bursting with intense flavors of blackberry, cedar, and earthy overtones. Full-bodied and round. Features persistent and long aftertaste. Can improve more with additional aging. FRITZ, 2002 DRY CREEK VALLEY, $30-$33 Toasty character balanced by ripe fruitiness. Supple and moderately complex. Features moderate long finish. Drink from 2007 through 2011. KENDALL-JACKSON, 2002 GRAND RESERVE, SONOMA 67%, NAPA 29%, MENDOCINO 4%, $23-$25 Distinctive combination of ripe fruit flavors accentuated by toasted oak, tobacco and eucalyptus overtones. Features subtle tannic finish. Drink through 2010. HALL, 2002 NAPA VALLEY, $35-$38 Wine of excellent value. Supple and full-bodied. Features the fruitiness of plum, blackcurrant and cherry complemented by light oaky overtones. Delicate and smooth finish. 6% Merlot. 2,129 cases. Drink through 2009. HESS COLLECTION, 2002 MOUNTAIN CUVEE, MT. VEEDER, NAPA VALLEY, $35-$40 Delicious blend of blackberry, pepper, spicy oak, cherry and herbs. Supple with mildly tannic finish. Full-bodied. 16% Syrah, 14% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc. Drink through 2009. LOUIS M. MARTINI, 2002 SONOMA COUNTY, $14-$16 Intense coloring. Full-bodied, fascinating and ripe. A Cabernet of nearly robust character. Definitely a great value to your money. 52,000 cases. Drink through 2007.