2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Powerful, yet elegant, ripe, but not over ripe, the wine is full bodied, rich, opulently textured and fresh. There is depth of flavor and a sweetness to fruit. Served double blind, there was no doubt it was a California Cabernet Sauvignon of an extreme high pedigree. The wine seems to have barely moved since it was released.

Made in 'an awkward vintage that needed time' when yields were relatively high (and the producing vines on the estate at a low point). Extremely dark purplish crimson. Not much nose initially – indeed the whole impression seems a little embryonic, although it developed into something sweet and liqueur-like in the glass. Not ready yet. Still knitting together. (JR)

Extremely dark purplish crimson. Not much nose initially – indeed the whole impression seems a little embryonic, although it developed into something sweet and liqueur-like in the glass. Not ready yet. Still knitting together.