Winter Wine: Napa Valley Cabernet

2006 was an exceptional year. The season was longer and cooler than previous vintages. We left our grapes on the vines for an extended period throughout the fall, in order for them to reach peak physiological ripeness. The Indian Summer provided us with perfect conditions for tannin development, and once again we have opted to age the wine in barrel for longer than 24 months in new French Oak barriques, which has resulted in a wine of silky smooth tannins, and a fat opulent mid-palate. I believe this is our best wine yet.

Thank you very much for your interest and support for the 2005 vintage. Unfortunately, this wine is now sold out, however, if you would like to purchase a reserve of this wine, you can contact the winery direct at (707) 246-7569. The 2006 Vintage is coming soon!

Click here to view the Robert Parker tasting notes, which have been updated with a review of the 2006 Winter Cabernet Sauvignon.

2005, a much warmer and longer growing season than 2004, which allowed us to take advantage of extra hang–time in the vineyards and achieve a big, tannic structure in the grapes. The resultant wine is a powerhouse of muscular tannins and extreme ripe flavors. Oak aging in French barriques was extended in 2005 to complement the fruit explosion with fine Oak spice. The 2005 vintage is a classic expression of the varietal that can be enjoyed now or cellared indefinitely.

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