2006 Arnot-Roberts Cabernet Sauvignon Clajeux Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (3) Median Score: 85 points

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  11/3/2012 - InternationalWineReport wrote: 94 Points

  From a cool and rocky site in the Mayacama Mountains where the same 12 rows have been hand worked since 2003 comes the 2006 Arnot-Roberts Clajeux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. The opaque glass staining dark purple color that this displays makes you aware it is going to be a massive wine from the second it leaves the bottle. It exhibits aromas and flavors of black currants, sweet cassis, blueberries, spices, herbs, black olive, espresso, pepper, fresh lavender and underlying mineral notes. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with rich complex layers of fruit supported by soft round tannins which explode on your palate. The finish leaves you with a mouthful of dark fruits that carries on and on. With only 2.5 barrels produced this will not be highly available. (Best 2012-2023)

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  2/28/2011 - RajivAyyangar wrote: 83 Points

  The Portland Crew with Tooch (Kirk's Place): 2.5 barrels. 14.8% alcohol. Dark saturated purple. med IBMP, smells like baked peppers. Thin over-cooked bell peppers with espresso. Med+ tannins, high alcohol, full body. Alcohol is showing through. Balanced acid, fleshy mouthfeel, extracted and impressively powerful. Not much flavor or elegance to win me over though.

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  2/28/2011 - tooch wrote: 85 Points

  Wine in Portland (Maine) (Portland, Maine): Basically black in the glass. Nose had explosive, sappy black fruit with warm spices. For me, the palate was too hot...the black fruit was really potent and lacked balance for me. I imagine this is popular with many folks, just not me.

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