Powerful concentrated deep ruby almost black. Very well balanced forward fruit but very chalky and strong tannins take over the otherwise long finish. Almost leaves you puckering. Did not calm down on second day. This is wine of excellent potential that needs at least 2-3 years to develop.
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•The Stuff: 88% Cab (Penche Vineyard) 5% Cab Franc (Saunders Vineyard), 3% Malbec (Caldwell Vineyard), 2% Merlot (Larry Hyde Vineyard), 2% Petit Verdot (Penche and Saunders Vineyard); 100% new French oak for 18-21 months; 14.8%abv, 364 cases made
•The Swirl: A dark thick extracted purple/plum with rim of bright neon glow; nearly 100% opaque
•The Sniff: Bright red cherry, currant, and slight toasted oak. Very opulent and aromatic
•The Sip: Big fruit forward cherry flavors with cassis. A chalkiness settles on the mid-palate but the acidity washes it away within a few seconds on the finish.
•The Score: At $60, this is on the upper side of the price point for many people. I score this wine a 4 (out of 5) and can highly recommend it for anyone that buys wine in this price point. The wine could / should still see 3 more years in bottle to soften up the chalkiness. If opening immediately, should decant and pair with a big hearty steak!
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8/3/2014 - mikeaukenbals Does not like this wine: 88 Points
boring
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6/5/2014 - BklynNeophyte wrote: 90 Points
Nice Cabernet.
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12/13/2011 - BklynNeophyte wrote: 88 Points
Very good cabernet, certainly not outstanding, and I like cabs from the 2006 vintage. It sounds like the 2007 may be better. Comparable: Raul Ibanez.
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12/12/2010 - Stefanor wrote: 92 Points
Powerful concentrated deep ruby almost black. Very well balanced forward fruit but very chalky and strong tannins take over the otherwise long finish. Almost leaves you puckering. Did not calm down on second day. This is wine of excellent potential that needs at least 2-3 years to develop.
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5/12/2010 - DrinkNectar wrote: 91 Points
2006 Penche Cabernet Sauvignon
•The Stuff: 88% Cab (Penche Vineyard) 5% Cab Franc (Saunders Vineyard), 3% Malbec (Caldwell Vineyard), 2% Merlot (Larry Hyde Vineyard), 2% Petit Verdot (Penche and Saunders Vineyard); 100% new French oak for 18-21 months; 14.8%abv, 364 cases made
•The Swirl: A dark thick extracted purple/plum with rim of bright neon glow; nearly 100% opaque
•The Sniff: Bright red cherry, currant, and slight toasted oak. Very opulent and aromatic
•The Sip: Big fruit forward cherry flavors with cassis. A chalkiness settles on the mid-palate but the acidity washes it away within a few seconds on the finish.
•The Score: At $60, this is on the upper side of the price point for many people. I score this wine a 4 (out of 5) and can highly recommend it for anyone that buys wine in this price point. The wine could / should still see 3 more years in bottle to soften up the chalkiness. If opening immediately, should decant and pair with a big hearty steak!
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