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2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon I find that writing tasting notes for good wine is easy. It seems effortless to find descriptors for a wine that displays so many interesting and intriguing characteristics.
To me, our 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet is such a wine. During my "pre-release" assessment, I found myself clicking off a tremendous array of aromas and flavors, finding my pen’s speed lagged well behind the impressions.
This vintage exhibits the thrill and wonder of the new "Napa" character, and this style of wine is my very favorite bar none.
Tasting Notes:
The aromas are layered with pipe tobacco, fermentation pumice, log cabin fire, moist steel, dried Poblano peppers and fine quality oak. Sweet, toasty fresh brown spice leads to the impression of richness and complexity.We created this wine to be low in tartness yet abundant in tannins, providing impressions of friendly chock richness. The palate enters rich with sweet, ripe tannins, expanding to a greater breadth of refined textures. These harmonious qualities are so well integrated that not one takes the dominant role.
I find a flavor profile of dark chocolate, sweet tobacco, mocha, leather, brown spice, cedar, vanilla and sweet licorice.
The primary goodness of this wine is the presence of balance, with a supple texture, approachable grip and a fruit of the earth essence.
Chuck Wagner
Winemaker
Release date: July 2009
Suggested retail price: $70
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