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2006 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 148
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houstonjeff@hotmail.com Likes this wine: 93 points
March 23, 2024 - I was impressed that this bottle had so much life left. Note of black raspberry, blueberry, vanilla, mint. Tannins were soft. Perhaps dry hay but not must or wet leaves. This wine was super enjoyable, and I wish I had more 2006 left. Drink now.
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cab blends Likes this wine: 95 points
April 9, 2023 - Bold and tannins still holding and gripping well. 7.5/10. Feels like 20 months of new French oak but I have no idea.
When unveiled (by comparison) when I have had this previously, it was too acidic and aggressive. (I.e. too young)
Light nose. Very light cassis. The 17 years has done this well. Beautifully balanced. Oaky with hints of bark and some good yet not overpowering acidity in the finish. Still full bodied.
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Brad T Likes this wine: 95 points
December 22, 2021 - Big, bold, beautiful. Drinking perfectly now, I could say a lot here but it would read like a textbook description of the structured opulence and sheer joyful energy of Napa cabernet sources from mountain fruit at its best. These wines are not inexpensive but very much worth the expense. Bravo!
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WineCPA wrote: 95 points
June 20, 2021 - Still finding firm tannins that call for a decant. Black cherry, bare hint of graphite. Can't believe e this is 15 years old. Ripe dark fruit dominates. Has another 5-10 years. Will need to procure more...
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J0R0 wrote:
January 17, 2021 - Last bottle of my 06' vintage. Tasting notes consistent with the last bottle I drank at Christmas 2020. Drink em if you got em.
Traditional big, black fruits are giving way to a much softer wine. Had I drank blind, I would have guessed it was a blend.
2 hours of air was fine prior to getting it into the lineup. Interestingly enough, the softer profile ended up being a crowd pleaser compared to some bigger and younger cabs.
100% Cabernet
95% Sacrashe Vineyard fruit: Rutherford AVA
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By Linda Murphy
8/11/2009 (link)(Hall, Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
4/17/2010 (link) 90 points(Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall Napa Valley) Opaque purple red violet color; mulberry, herbal, berry, plum, chocolate nose; chocolate, berry, blackberry, caramel palate with low acidity; medium-plus finish (my #7 of the flight, group's #4 of 8)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Hall
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Kathryn Hall
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Codes 3436964131103, 892159000730
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 1,174 (42%)
- Consumed 1,632 (58%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- AppellationNapa Valley
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