Poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service and enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2006 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes of black and red currants, black and red, bramble fruit, tobacco, leather, cocoa, earth, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. Despite the character and quality, I didn’t find this to be a powerhouse rather, this was quietly confident. The finish is long, lovely…very demure. Looking great at 18 years young and there’s a lot of life left. If this is any indication of longevity, the 2006 “Terrace Select” might live forever. Drink now with a decant for air and sediment and enjoy through 2036 easy. — a month ago
Really tasty mostly zin blend. A little bit high acid and tight right when opened but was great after about 30 min — a month ago
Silky smooth, soft fruits. Hint of leather, cherries - maybe strawberries. Beautiful. — 12 days ago
Best Cab of the Wine Festival — 12 days ago
Delicious. — 18 days ago
Brief , informal notes . Medium garnet , garnet terracotta rim . Quite mature and tertiary with coffee , cacau , dark cassis and smoky notes . On the palate there are some sweet ripe dark fruits, meaty notes and a tobacco , soy tinged finish . Quite rounded sweet tannins and balanced acidity . Medium length finish , though just a little one dimensional , this shows pretty well overall . Drink now and over the next 5 years . — 20 days ago
Didn’t taste like Sauvignon blanc. Pleasant but miss the crispness. — 15 days ago
Crisp citrus with warm oak and vanilla, structured and fresh. — 21 days ago
Alan Hyde
A stunner from Atlas Peak. — 18 days ago