• 2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 375mL.
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2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 375mL

2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 375mL

$99.75
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Dark, brooding mountain Cabernet laced with chocolate, caramel and savory spices. Fruit flavors of blackberry, black currant and cassis dominate the aromas with a hint of minerality to add intrigue. Big, full-bodied entry with loads of chewy tannins and a re-statement of the black fruit, chocolate, licorice and stony minerality. Excellent weight on the mid-palate, and though the tannins are compact and youthful, the finish remains elegant and persistent.

Wine Specs

Appellation: Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley – Estate Grown & Bottled
Assemblage: Caberent Sauvignon 93%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 2%
Élevage: 22 Months in French oak
Alcohol: 14.5%

Winemaker’s Comments

Additional Notes

The 2006 vintage began with the wettest weather recording in St. Helena’s history. Our vineyards received a whopping 70 inches of rainfall in December and January. Budbreak occurred on the late side, near the third week of April. Warm springtime temperatures allowed rapid shoot growth and helped the vines catch up. Bloom and veraison were also on the late side and confirmed a later than normal harvest. Summer temperatures mimicked 2005 with an average June and a blistering July. August and September were extremely pleasant with below normal temperatures. Heat in October was just what we needed to finally ripen the crop and make this a stellar vintage. Harvest began on September 20th and finished on November 8th.

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