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2006 Trésor -
Sonoma County
[ $58
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92 points!
Wine Spectator Magazine
A supple, harmonious effort. Full-bodied, showing ripe, fleshy currant, black cherry and plum flavors, with spicy, herbal, cedary notes. Charming, graceful and balanced, both complex and subtle, with a long, full finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2016 – 4,000 cases made.
James Laube
Ferrari-Carano presents its finest blend of the five classic Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc – from the best selections of our vineyards in Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. Aptly named “Trésor” for “treasure,” the grapes are hand harvested from dry-farmed, low yielding vines primarily on our mountain vineyards. Delicious aromas of Bing cherries, blueberry preserves and an herbal, black tea leaf nuance combine with an elegant mid-palate of fresh-picked berry and roasted mocha notes. With a full bodied and richly-textured tannin profile, this wine’s upfront silkiness and roundness make for a delicious selection now and will drink well for 7-10 years.
Vintage Notes
Our mountain vines are dry farmed in shallow, rocky, low-vigor soil that add
impressive depth and concentration of flavor intensity to the wine. An unusually cool and wet winter and spring caused a late
start to the growing season, while above average heat in July, and then a drop in temperature mid-August, brought the Cabernet
Sauvignon to full maturity exactly when we wanted and extended the hang time for the grapes.
Winemakers Notes
Upon entering the winery, the grapes were destemmed, hand-sorted and
then whole berry fermented in tank before pressing. Individual lots were moved to barrels for malolactic fermentation,
then blended and barrel aged in new and older French oak for 20 months, allowing for the perfect balance of fruit intensity,
tannin suppleness and oak sweetness.
| Appellation: |
Sonoma County |
| Blend: |
79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot,
2% Cabernet Franc
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| Cooperage: |
55% new French oak,
45% older French oak
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| Release Day: |
September 2009 |
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