2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the longest growing seasons in our 40 years in Napa Valley began with a New Year’s flood, continued with an unusually cool, wet spring, then segued into a very mild summer punctuated by a record July heat wave. August and September were ideal with morning fog, mild afternoons, and cool, crisp evenings, while October was dominated by unseasonably cool weather which slowed ripening, elongated the harvest and tried our patience!

Deep, dark, and delicious. Black cherry, black plum, and fig, along with a tongue-tingling acidity, balance the inherent savory nature of our hillside fruit. Grippy, lip-smacking tannins lead into a peppery finish. And everywhere, there is chocolate. Mmm.

Brown mole, especially from the master chef of Frontera Grill fame, Rick Bayless, would be the perfect accompaniment to this wine. Also try with fine cuts of beef and lamb, and for the more patient among us – stews.

99 Points
#1 Wine of the Year Cellar Selection
Wine Enthusiast Vintage 2005