2006 D.R. Stephens Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley Vineyard

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Tasting notes
Score 87+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2009

(15% alcohol) Medium red-ruby. Blackberry, cassis, smoke, licorice and loam on the nose, along with a light nutty component. Dark and brooding, with a porty aspect to the black fruit, licorice and smoke flavors. Very concentrated wine but lacks real thrust and finishes with rather tough tannins. Not my style.

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Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Robert Parker

87
87+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Robert Parker, Dec 2008

The 2006 is slightly more earthy, the tannins more pronounced, and the wine a bit smokier, without the 2005's admirable integration of the considerable tannin, but both are outstanding Cabernets, and probably the two best wines I have yet tasted from this small producer. Tel. (707) 963-2908; Fax (707) 963-2901

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D.R. Stephens
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Colour

Red

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Dry

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