Reviews & Ratings

2006 Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon "Estate"

Winery: Truchard

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, & 1% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Carneros

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: 3,609

KWG Score: 91.2 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: April 10, 2010

Wine Review: This almost pitch black colored Cab from Carneros opens with a very fragrant black currant bouquet with notes of blackberry and oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and shows some good acidity. The flavor profile is a bold ripe black currant with notes of oak and a hint of anise. The finish is dry and tingly with oak based tannins that are noticeable for a while. The black currant flavors also continue to seep through to the finish as well. This wine would pair well with beef bourguignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: A complex nose of ripe plum, cherry, and cassis; with a hint of cedar and vanilla. The mouth is filled with flavors of black cherry, berry jam, and red currant. Firm, but fine-grained tannins fill the palate and provide a lengthy finish of spice and red fruit.

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