Duckhorn 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Monitor Ledge Vineyard

Winemaker Notes - Known for its lush, red-berry character, this wine’s core of Cabernet Sauvignon was blended with Merlot to add texture and velvety roundness. The aroma has elements of raspberry, red currant and cranberry, along with notes of cardamom, nutmeg and orange peel. The palate is lively and lifted, with integrated acidity, flavors of strawberry, red currant, coconut and crème fraîche, and soft tannins leading to a fine-grained finish. Vineyard Notes - Monitor Ledge takes its name from an outcropping in the mountains overlooking the vineyard. The fruit from Monitor Ledge has been an important component of Duckhorn Vineyards wine blends since 1985. Located on the alluvial fan of Selby Creek, the site is composed of cobblestones and a gravelly, sandy loam soil. Because water drains rapidly in the lean soil, the vines struggle to grow, and the resulting fruit has intensity and structure that make the wines from this vineyard unique. With excellent sun exposure, the fruit consistently ripens to ideal maturity. This vineyard is often the first we harvest, bringing us an early indication of the quality of the vintage to come.