A deep rich nose of sweet dark cherry, plum and dark boysenberry, complimented with hints of minerality and oak spice. The tension between ripeness and structure is the hallmark of the 2006 vintage. This wine surprises me with its more restrained and balanced character compared to most Napa Valley Cabernets, and yet the wine’s density, concentration and tremendous length indicate it will age superbly for 10 to 15 years.