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Varietals: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 7% Merlot

Aging: 18 months, 45% New French Oak, 55% American Oak, 40% New

Alcohol: 14.1%

Aging Potential: 3 - 8 years

The 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted from hand-selected fruit sourced from small vineyard blocks found in the two Peju Napa Valley vineyards. After harvest, the fruit spent extended maceration time on the skins for deeper color and complex flavor components.

Tasting Notes:  This vintage reveals a lovely nose of brambleberries, caramelized brown sugar, mocha and baking spice with a slight hint of violet. This dark garnet wine is rich and concentrated on the palate with layers of cassis, blackberry and a hint of chocolate-covered cherries that lead into a velvety, sexy finish that lingers long after the glass is empty. 

Review:  “If hedonism is what you like in a Cab, you’ll love this lush bottling from Peju. It’s softly delicious, offering waves of complex blackberries, blueberries, currants, sandalwood and sweet milk chocolate. Outstanding, and easy to find, with 10,000 cases produced.” 93 pts, Wine Enthusiast

Silver Medal, National Women’s Wine Competition 2010