2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is rich, smooth and concentrated, with layers of black cherry, dark fruit, and mocha with spicy tones of mineral and earth. The finish is amazingly long and detailed, with supple and seamless tannings. This wine is a true mix of very ripe fruit, elegance and finesse. The wine aged 21 months in 55% new French oak barrels.
The Year
Mother Nature provided us with a classic wine-growing season. The spring was a little wetter than normal, but this extra moisture did not cause any problems because it was so early in the year. Bud break started around the third week in April, and very warm, sunny days filled the summer. We had plenty of heat units to fully ripen the grapes. The wines from the 2006 vintage have terrific fruit intensity, show great natural acidity and are beautifully balanced.
Viticulture
Entirely estate; Certified Sustainable and Salmon Safe. Founding member of VINEA.
Wine Specifics
Varietals:50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: 100% Seven Hills Vineyard
Awards & Accolades
“This elegant wine, a blend of Seven Hills Vineyard and Pepper Bridge Vineyard fruit, has a minty, vinous aroma along with fruit that walks the line between carob and black cherry. The texture is lithe and fleshy at once, with tannins that penetrate the palate yet never overpower; sleek acidity lifts the wine through a polished finish.”
-Wine & Spirits, 93 points
“This Pepper Bridge Winery Cabernet Sauvignon includes all five Bordeaux grapes in the blend, in small proportions but adding nuances in both the nose and mouthfeel. There is a lovely, sweet, floral top note over some chocolate accents, and then come the berries; the layering is beautifully done.”
-Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, 91 points
