25 July 2011 2006 Stag’s Leap Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Stag’s Leap Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

July 25, 2011 By

I uncorked this California Cabernet Sauvignon on vacation in Maine as we grilled some thick, juicy, peppery rib eye steaks.  This is what you should pair this wine with.

The wine is dark ruby in the glass and initially pretty tart on the nose making me wish I had brought a decanter on my beach vacation.  In the glass, this wine offers allspice and dark fruit.  In the mouth, the 2006 Stag’s Leap Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and full-bodied with vanilla and butterscotch notes. Really long finish with lingering spice.

Really nice wine that could have used a little decanting.

Around $40.

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13 December 2010 2006 Duckhorn Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Duckhorn Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

December 13, 2010 By

Enjoyed this cab at a holiday party last week where my friend decided to uncork all the wines they’d received from friends in the last couple years.  The first few bottles were what you’d expect from such an arrangement, but then, I saw him uncorking the 2006 Duckhorn Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and made sure to stay close by to get a couple pours.

Big mouthful or ripe dark berries and cherries with chocolate nuances and a bit of spice.  Tannic finish that yearns for roasted meat.  Complex yet refined wine – yum.

Around $65.

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15 August 2010 2007 Katherine Goldschmidt Crazy Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 Katherine Goldschmidt Crazy Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

August 15, 2010 By

'07 Katherine Goldschmidt Cab

Bought this wine as my 2nd bottle (to be drunk after a great bottle) for a dinner party featuring grilled tenderloin and was pleasantly surprised by it.  It quickly became the star of the evening.

Sipped it upon uncorking it and it was tight and young.  After decanting it for 90 minutes, it was elegant, rich and structured.  Beautiful black raspberry nose and rich ripe cherry, meaty mouthfeel.  Fantastic pricepoint for such a nice wine.

Around $20.

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25 May 2010 2006 Matanzas Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Matanzas Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

May 25, 2010 By
2006 Matanzas Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Matanzas Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2006 Matanzas Creek Cabernet Sauvignon shows tons of red berries and smoky notes on the nose.  This medium-bodied, fruit-forward wine shows nice acidity and pleasant tannins that can be softened with a few minutes in the decanter.

Around $32.

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