Looking for a special bottle of wine to go with your next date night steak dinner? Here are three really lovely, splurge-worthy California Cabernet Sauvignons that will not disappoint:

Brandlin 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Mount Veeder ($85). Intense, concentrated, aromatic black currant, blackberry, roasted coffee, dusty bittersweet chocolate, black olive, toasty oak and baking spices are supported by smooth but firm tannins, with a long, rich, complex finish. Benefits from decanting in the short run, but should continue to age beautifully in the bottle for 10+ years. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Grgich Hills 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley ($60). Concentrated and quite aromatic, with mint and licorice accents to the full-bodied black currant and plum flavors. Picking up black pepper and cedar through the long, grippy finish. A full, masculine style. Approachable now with a bit of decanting, and should continue to evolve in the bottle for another 8-10 years. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Robert Craig 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Affinity ($48). Sleek and slick with blackberry, cassis, licorice and spicy oak. Evolving, complex finish includes fresh tobacco and a touch of chocolate on rich, integrated tannins. Outstanding value for the quality. Delicious now and over the next 6-8 years. Locate this wine online or in your area.