WINEMAKER'S NOTES
The 2006 vintage was long and mild with a late harvest in our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards. An episode of warm weather at the end of October resulted in ripened clusters with great complexity due to the extended time on the vine. The front and mid-palate are fruit-driven and lush, leading toward a more structured, textural finish, indicative of the age worthiness of this cabernet.
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REVIEW
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Awards 2006 Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon 90+ Points
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SUGGESTED PAIRINGS
The Cabernet Sauvignon can be enjoyed with a myriad of dishes including Passion fruit Marinated Skirt Steak, Sweet Thai Style Rib Roast, grilled leeks, portobello mushrooms, beef dishes and blackberry sauce.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Blend:
- 76% Cabernet Sauvignon; 12% Merlot; 7.5% Malbec; 3% Carmenere; 1.5% Petit Verdot
- Vineyard:
- Chalk Hill Estate
- Appellation:
- Chalk Hill
- Ageing:
- Barrel Age 18 Months
- Fermentation:
- Native and Cultured Yeast Fermentations; Malolactic Fermintations With Weekly Batonnage
- Harvested:
- October 25 - November 7, 2006 1.7 T./A. Brix 26.8
- Bottled:
- July 14 - 15, 2008 PH 3.89 T.A. 5.2 G/L Alc. 15%
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