2006 "R" Cabernet Sauvignon, Colina Poca

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I make fourteen wines from five different California Appellations. The vineyards I work with are a reflection of my history. From 1990 to 1996, I was the winemaker at the J. Lohr Winery. My two favorite varieties while at J. Lohr were Syrah and the Cabernet Sauvignon from Connie Klucker's Colina Poca Vineyard. When Connie provided me with fruit eight years ago, I was delighted to be reunited with some of my favorite grapes from the Central Coast. Her vineyard on the Estrella River Plain East of Paso Robles delivers a Cabernet Sauvignon with decidedly soft tannins and strong blueberry and cassis flavors.

The 2006 Colina Poca Cabernet has a deep ruby-violet color with some carmine hues that hint at the softer acids of the 2006 vintage. The 2006 wine delivers classic aromas of currant and cassis along with notes of tobacco leaf and dried herbs. Smoky vanilla oak is the featured scent in the bouquet. On the palate, the 2006 vintage delivers juicy red and black fruits with a medium to full body with dusty, flinty tannins. The finish is typically soft and supple.

Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
409 Cases Produced