2006 FAY Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

$95.00

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.

Vineyard blocks on the eastern slope, closest to the Palisades, contribute structural components derived from the volcanic soils there, while the more aromatic components come from the vineyard blocks on the western alluvial upland. When blended together, we achieve the classic expression of "an iron fist in a velvet glove."

This wine opens with the scent of sweet spices. Anise, nutmeg and allspice are framed around red cherry aromas. Firm and focused flavors of dark plum and cherry broaden across he back palate to an expansive density of fruit.

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