The 2007 Ethos Cabernet Sauvignon is a glass-coating opaque purple color. It delivers a classy perfume of lavender, Asian spices, incense, rosemary, black currant, and blackberry. On the palate it displays excellent volume, savory flavors, plenty of concentration, and enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. It will offer prime drinking from 2013 to 2027. Chateau Ste. Michelle continues to produce large quantities of quality wine at exceptionally fair prices.www.ste-michelle.com

A lovely, lush, complex and inviting nose brings rich cherry fruit, coffee grounds, smoke and toast right up front. The wine is ripe and fruity, but also shows tangy acidity, even hints of citrus and pineapple, and a lively mouthfeel that invites another sip. Still young and unevolved, it remains a bit disjointed, but with many interesting components. ——P.G.(5/1/2011)—— 91