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Wine Information
Tasting Notes & Food Pairings
Our 2005 Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon boasts fresh, ripe, cassis, blackberry and black fig aromas complemented by dark chocolate, roasted coffee, briary spice and earthy mineral tones. Impressively dense and concentrated on the palate, with tightly woven, spicy blackberry and dark chocolate flavors, the wine showcases its depth and intensity in a dramatically lengthy, mineral-infused finish. Although this potent, single-vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is tempting now, it will blossom fully with 8-10 years of additional bottle age.
July 14, 2008
93 points
Wine Spectator
Beautifully defined fruit, with layers of red currant, black cherry, plum and wild berry, shaded by hints of cedary oak, spice and floral scents, all of which are well-proportioned, elegant and stylish, with a long, tight, persistent finish. Drink now through 2016.
Wine Spectator gave this wine a score of 93 points.
Excellent with rich red meats and game.
Vintage
In 2005, a warm late winter spurred early bud break, but cool, wet, spring weather set back vine development. Atypically cool temperatures continued throughout the summer, which slowed ripening and prolonged the growing season. Warm, sunny weather in September and October, however, brought the harvest to fruition in fine fashion. Due to the early start to the season and its late conclusion, the grapes for our 2005 Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon enjoyed a long hang time on the vine and were harvested between October 15th and 20th.