Revana Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2006 – 95 Points

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The 2006 Revana features rich, sultry dark flavors including sweet plums, creme de cassis, black cherry, and a hint of smoky cedar on the bold finish. This weighty textured, full-bodied, opulent new release already shows impressive complexity and should impress for 10-12 years, peaking around 2015 in our estimate. Decant minimum one hour if popping the cork prior to 2014.

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Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard 2005 – 96 Points

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Wow, this unforgettable wine reminds us why Cabernet is still the king of grapes. Big, bold and lush, the new 2005 ‘Martha’s’ impresses by gushing fruit, yet retaining an elegance and power difficult to achieve in a wine with this much power. Bright blackberry and currant fruit, with notes of graphite, blueberries and espresso leave you mourning the last drop. Don’t miss this sumptuous new discovery destined for fame! Enjoy now through 2017 and decant for 1 hour if popping the cork prior to 2014.

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Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2006 – 94 Points

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The tremendously well integrated, bold 2005 Far Niente Cabernet is yet another example of the remarkable quality of one of the most sought after Cabernet’s in America. Tightly wound layers of fresh blackberry, cherry, plum, cocoa and cedar flavors combined with a hint of black truffles and plush tannins that will offer a delicious experience tonight (after decanting at least one hour) but benefit from 2 – 3 years of bottle age. This wine will age gracefully for the next 7 – 10 years, peaking around 2015 in our estimate.

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Justin Isosceles Cabernet Blend Paso Robles 2007 – 94+ Points

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The 2007 Isosceles is a Bordeaux-style Cabernet blend (includes approximately 10% Cabernet Franc and Merlot for added structure and complexity) but the bold and ripe fruit flavors are 100% California, featuring superb richness, structure, depth and a sensuous texture that has us begging for more! Starting with elegant layers of blackberry, cherry, cassis and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg with delightful tones of vanilla extract and lightly toasted oak on the sultry finish. This is a truly voluptuous wine with a velvetty smooth texture combined with plush tannins that are prominent now and bode well for a remarkable experience over the next 7 – 10 years, peaking around 2014 in our estimate…..or pair this delicious new creation with a juicy steak tonight (after decanting at least one hour) and then save a few bottles for your cellar. BRAVO!

Dumas ‘Neighbors Vineyard’ Reserve Cabernet 2006

Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Jun 11th, 2009 | 0 comments

Everything about this sophisticated wine impresses from the beginning including the dense purple color, the aromas of lavender and creme de cassis, and the ULTRA silky smooth texture. Captivating flavors include a  luscious symphony of ripe plums, blackberries, and deep dark chocolate and mocha in the mid-palate. The sensuous finish crescendos with a hint of savory spices including truffle, cherries and flawlessly integrated toasty oak flavors that bode well for aging at least 5 – 7 years; peaking around 2014 in our estimate. BRAVO! 95+ points. Only 56 cases bottled” THE WINE INSIDERS

BUY: Dumas ‘Neighbors Vineyard’ Reserve Cabernet 2006