Our 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits aromas of blackberry, tobacco, black licorice and leather. Flavors of dark berry and chocolate meld with hints of herbaceousness, vanilla and toasted oak, creating a smooth mouthfeel and a long-lasting finish.
Wine Color: Red
Vintage: 2006
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Napa Valley
Winemaker: Karl D. Wente
Alcohol: 14.1%
Vineyard:
This fruit was grown in our Wente Napa vineyard located in the Napa Valley.
Fermentation:
Fermentation was completed in small, half ton fermenters and punched down twice daily.
Aging:
The wine was aged for 16 months in a combination of French, Eastern European, and American oak.