Reviews & Ratings

2006 Selby Cabernet Sauvignon "Azevedo Ranch"

Winery: Selby

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Azevedo Ranch"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $34

Cases produced: 310

KWG Score: 92 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: October 6, 2009

Wine Review: This very dark purple colored Cab was my favorite in a flight of Bordeaux styled grapes grown in the Russian River Valley. This wine opens with a very attractive spearmint aroma on the nose. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, smooth, and nicely balanced. The flavor profile is a delicious spicy blueberry with hints of mild spearmint. The finish is quite dry and its building tannins sail on for quite some time. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The most unique feature of the Azevedo Ranch, owned by Pattie Azevedo and her son, John, is a 200-year-old eucalyptus tree that sits above the vineyard and imparts the intricate flavors of the trees foliage. The result is a lovely Cabernet with flavors of chocolate, tobacco, cassis and a rich overtone of mint.

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