2006 Duckhorn Vineyards Estate Grown Monitor Ledge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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The fruit from Monitor Ledge has been an important component of our wine blends since 1985. Known for its lush, red-berry character, this wine’s core of Cabernet Sauvignon was blended with Merlot to add texture and velvety roundness.
Connoisseurs' Guide
90
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot; Cooperage: 100% French oak Chateau-style barrels (60 gallons); Age of Barrels: 100% new
Winemaker Notes
The aroma is dominated by elements of raspberry, red currant and cranberry, along with underlying notes of cardamom, nutmeg and orange peel. In turn, the palate is lively and lifted, with integrated acidity, flavors of strawberry, red currant, boysenberry, coconut and crème fraîche, and soft tannins that lead to a fine-grained finish.
Production
The 2006 growing season was marked by a very mild summer with a mid-July heat spike that accelerated ripening. Mild temperatures continued throughout the fall allowing for a moderately paced harvest. The long growing season brought complex and intense flavor and aroma development.
Other Notes
Released: September 2009
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2006
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Monitor Ledge Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 14 - October 25, 2006
Sugar
27.3° Brix
Acid
0.61 g/100ml titratable acidity
pH
3.42
Aging
18 Months in Barrel
Fermentation
10-12 days fermentation at 80°F
Bottling Date
July 2008
Alcohol %
14.5
Connoisseurs' Guide
90
