Reviews & Ratings

2006 Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley"

Winery: Waterstone

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, & 4% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 8,900

KWG Score: 88 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: March 27, 2011

Wine Review: This opaque and dark purple colored Cabernet opens with a spicy blackberry bouquet with a hint of cedar and boysenberry. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, and slightly acidic. The flavor profile is a juicy, ripe black currant and oak blend with notes of spice and black pepper. The finish is quite dry and its sticky dusty oak tannins linger for quite a while. This Cab would be a nice option with an Angus bacon burger. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Aromas of cedary oak, currants, black cherries and ripe plums are rich and concentrated on the palate. The firm tannins underlying the wine's core provide balance, leading to a long, lingering finish.

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