Lot 451
ARAUJO ESTATE WINES CABERNET SAUVIGNON EISELE VINEYARD 2006 (1 MAG.) WA 92
GROTH VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVE 1998 (1)
PAHLMEYER PROPRIETARY RED 2010 (2) WA 95+
SILVER OAK CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1998 (3)
SILVER OAK CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1999 (2)
TURLEY PETITE SYRAH HAYNES VINEYARD 2013 (1)
Lot 451 Details
ARAUJO ESTATE WINES CABERNET SAUVIGNON EISELE VINEYARD 2006 (1 mag.)
Napa Valley.
u. bn.
The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is a surprisingly soft, round, delicious wine that, while quite backward and tannic last year, now seems to be up-front, forward, and easy to drink. Much lighter than I remember, with less color saturation, the wine has a dark plum/ruby color and an attractive nose of red currants, cherries, and black currants, with some loamy soil notes and hints of licorice. It is mid-weight, medium-bodied, and ideal for drinking now and over the next 12-14 years. WA 92
GROTH VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVE 1998 (1)
Oakville, Napa Valley.
u. hs. scuffed & wrinkled labels
PAHLMEYER PROPRIETARY RED 2010 (2)
Napa Valley.
u. 1 x bn. 1 x scraped label
Mocha, espresso, cloves and blackberry jam are some of many nuances that emerge from the 2010 Red Blend. A deep, rich wine, the 2010 boasts stunning aromatics, beautifully chiseled fruit and fabulous overall balance. I sense a slightly less sweet, overt style than in previous years, yet at the same time, there is plenty of richness in the glass. I suspect the 2010 will still be going strong at age 20. Today, it is flat-out gorgeous. The 2010 is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030. December 2012 WA 95+
SILVER OAK CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1998 (3)
Alexander Valley.
u. 2 x bn. 1 x scuffed label
SILVER OAK CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1999 (2)
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County.
u. 2 x bn. 2 x wrinkled & peeling labels
TURLEY PETITE SYRAH HAYNES VINEYARD 2013 (1)
Napa Valley.
scraped label