2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
More than half of the fruit for this bottling was picked from the 2000 planting of Cabernet Sauvignon, which includes the clonal selections 4, 6, 21 and 337. These selections continue to impress us with their deep vibrant flavors and firm tannins. In the winery we handle each lot separately. We start with a cold soak to maximize color and flavor extraction. Fermentation and pressing follow. After the newly fermented wine is settled, we rack it to a mix of French, Hungarian and American oak barrels (20% new) where it is aged for 14 months. The 2006 vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep reddish purple color, with aromas of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant, dried lavender, sandalwood and a hint of earthy forest floor. On the palate black fruit flavors repeat and couple with lavender, vanilla coffee and a hint of earthiness, followed by a long, floral finish. The texture shows restrained tannin and a round mouthfeel. This wine offers nice depth and concentration and should age well over the next ten years. This vintage pairs nicely with food. A magnificent accompaniment would be Filet Mignon With Whiskey Mushroom Sauce, grilled vegetables, or roast lamb and warm spinach salad.
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