2006 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon La Capilla Collection

Community Tasting Notes (12) Median Score: 91 points

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  7/21/2011 - JERB Does not like this wine: 81 Points

  Wow... this one was really disappointing compared to previous bottles of this same vintage. This one was really tannic - almost astringent. Fruit was still there but could not get past the burn. Oh well.

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  5/8/2011 - fingers wrote: 91 Points

  Dark and brilliant ruby color, about 80% opaque and fast legs. Honeysuckle and jasmine florals with dark currant, cassis, and Christmas candy in the modestly powered bouquet. Palate has great acidity and is certainly more fruit-backward than any other Cali Cab I've ever tried, and i mean that in a good way. Forget the jam, the vanilla, the bramble and sugar. This gives wonderful Medoc-like elegance and terroir that also shows some minerality and prudent elevage. Much more Brahms than Tchaikovsky, IYKWIM. Would love to revisit in a few more years 5+12+16+8 = 91

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  12/25/2010 - SacramentoCharlie wrote: 86 Points

  delayed notes but I recall being a bit underwhelmed with this wine. It never gained a lot of depth or complexity with air and reminded me of a lot of $15 cabs.

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  10/19/2010 - JERB wrote: 92 Points

  Same notes as the earlier bottle with one additional observation... This bottle of Daou cab was the third wine of the night following a dry farmed zin from Paso and a bottle of Papillon. Again... the Daou was the favorite of the night. Simply delicious!

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  10/19/2010 - JERB wrote: 91 Points

  Drank this bottle a couple of weeks ago - forgot to post my impressions - so I'll do my best to recall. The nose is wonderfully full of luscious red fruits - berries and plums. The taste is also very fruit forward. It was entirely enjoyable and the favorite wine of the night. My one regret is that I didn't buy more. My source is now out of it and they do not expect more in!

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