Winemaker Tasting Notes

Malk Stags Leap District
Cabernet Sauvignon
2006

The Malk Family Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent example of both the vineyard and the district. Ripe aromas of cassis extract, black cherry, and hints of spice show the classic nose of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Underlying notes of vanilla and cedar also carry through to the palate, which exhibits a full body and rich tannins allowing the wine to be appreciated now, but should age nicely for years to come.

Vintage:              2006
Blend:                 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard:            Griffin
Harvest:              Late September 2006
Appellation:        Stags Leap District of Napa Valley
Production:        350 cases produced
Winemaker:        Robbie Meyer
Process:              Hand sorted, 25 day maceration, unfined and unfiltered
Fermentation:    Native yeast and natural malolactic
Aged:                  20 months in French oak; 60% new
Bottled:              June 2008

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