2006 Lindstrom - Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon - USA - California - Napa - Stags Leap District - Red

14.5% alcohol Following the extraordinary 2005 debut vintage from Greg and Carol Lindstrom's 4-acre Nicali Vineyard that captured my top rating for a Cabernet Sauvignon last year, the new release is a solid follow-up. Aroma: licorice, blackberry, currant and subtly smoked cherry Palate: smooth and firm through the middle with nicely formed texture, the finish is ripe berry, black cherry and chocolate Impression: If fortunate enough to be on the mailing list for this highly allocated wine, consider yourself lucky. There is very little that ever makes it in to retail. It seems to hold a bit more in reserve right now and will benefit from 3 - 5 years in the cellar.

Explosive nose of dark fruit that explodes from the glass, beautifully balance full mouth feel with dark fruit backed by cedar flavors, long smooth finish. Beautiful wine.