Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA

夏普利酒莊簽名版赤霞珠紅葡萄酒

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A fabulous buy, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature offers abundant notes of blueberries, cassis, violets, licorice, and incense. Sweet tannins, an opulent, rich, full-bodied mouthfeel, and a velvety finish make this one of the most impressive 2006s I tasted. It can be drunk now or over the next 15-20 years. Brilliant wines have emerged from this showcase estate high on Pritchard Hill, which is producing some of the most exciting Cabernets coming out of Napa. As for my estimated aging curves, readers should keep in mind that the 1969 Chappellet made by Philip Togni, at age 40, remains a remarkably young, vibrant wine! Tel. (707) 963-7136; Fax (707) 963-7445

Roasted, smoky nose, plum jam and black tea. Rounded, sweet, creamy tannin; good freshness too. Overall balance is good, while the finish is reasonably long.

Feels instantly special in the mouth, with beautiful tannins that are soft and ripe but complex at the same time. They frame deep, flavors of blackberries, currants, tobacco, dark chocolate, violets, anise and cedar, firmed with minerals. Best 2010–2014.——S.H.(9/1/2009)—— 94