2006 CASK 23 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

$195.00

2006 CASK 23 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon<p>

The 2006 vintage made an unforgettable start. Flooding kicked off the New Year, which made for great news headlines, but caused no damage to dormant vines. Cool, wet weather delayed bud break by a few weeks, but sunshine returned by early June. In July, a record-setting heat wave lasted about ten days, which helped the vines catch up to a "normal" place in the typical growing season. Mild weather returned in August, continuing throughout the fall, which allowed for moderatley paced, deliberate ripening and a long harvest period.

Over the years, we've identified blocks and sub-blocks of our estate vineyards that consistently yield fruit of exceptional character, but the choice of which grapes go into CASK 23 is far from automatic. Fruit from S.L.V. contributes complex structure, concentration and spicy intensity, while fruit from FAY yields lush perfume and rich berry flavors. When blended together, they create a wine of classic elegance, structure, and age-ability.

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