Reviews & Ratings
2006 Clayhouse Vineyard Red Blends or Varietals "Estate Cuvee"
Winery: Clayhouse Vineyard
Vintage: 2006
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate Cuvee"
Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals
Grape blend: 29% Grenache, 26% Mourvedre, 26% Syrah, & 19% Petite Sirah
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Paso Robles
State or country: CA
Price: $30
Cases produced: 330
KWG Score: 88.3 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)
Review date: July 18, 2011
Wine Review: This 2006 vintage wine has developed very nicely. It is very dark ruby colored and opens with a mild oak infused spicy black raspberry bouquet with a hint of red currant. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty mild blueberry and black cherry blend with a hint of oak and spice. The finish is quite dry and its tannins build up and stick around for quite a while. 2006 was a vintage known for big tannins. This wine is softening nicely and with its tasty flavors would be perfect with a ribeye at your favorite steakhouse. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: The 2006 Estate Cuvee is an elegant and authentic Rhone blend with a moderated California fruit influence: the addition of old vine Petite Sirah from our Block 43 adds a balanced tannic character. The meatiness of the Syrah is supported by the fruit-forward Grenache, balanced with the black pepper, color and tannin from the Petite, and blueberry spice from the Mourvedre. The wine should age well for another five to seven years.
