2005 Blue Hall Vineyard
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
The grapes from the 2005 vintage are sourced from the Howell Mountain Appellation Blue Hall Vineyard in the Napa Valley. The wines are deep and luscious with a dark ruby color and strong aromas. The debut 2005 vintage is 100% cabernet sauvignon.
This cabernet sauvignon has aromas cherries and berries; notes of cassis, mocha, and vanilla with sweet smoke. The flavor ofTobacco and cedar come through with a hints of violet and cherry ice cream. The entry is bright with juicy fruit flavors, cherry smoke with a feminine quality. It continues to please as the toasty oak comes through. This wine is great now but can be laid down for the next 10 years.
--Phil Steinschriber, winemaker