December 28, 2009...12:20 pm

A rare glass

Experienced winemaker Bill Arbios’ well-regarded Cabernet Sauvignon holds “minor cult status.” He makes fewer than 1000 cases a year of this oak-aged Bordeaux-type red, from grapes grown at mountain altitude in one Alexander Valley vineyard.

Now, to say help say adiós to 2009, Houston’s has managed to get 12 bottles from the 2004 vintage.

This is the time. Seize the glass. Or several. Before it’s gone.