2003 Tobin James, James Gang Reserve, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon ($38). The alcohol level was: 14.8%.
It was a very classic Paso Cab (coming from five dry farmed vineyards) with a very heavy dose of black currents on the nose and upfront. There was much more fruit commingling with ripe tannin and just a touch of oak in the complexity in the middle. The finish went on and on.
We matched it with a large boneless shell steak (1.5 lbs) that we seared and roasted, baked tiny red potatoes; and salad with a dressing of Champagne vinegar, and a very nice EVOO and herbs. It was the best Saturday night in a long time. Hick!