2005 St. Supéry Napa Valley Dollarhide Limited Edition Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
February 1, 2010 by Ward Kadel - drXeNo
Filed under Tasting Notes
The dense, dark garnet color was enlivened in the nose by fresh garden herbs, forest leaves and a black and red fruit complexity, complemented by the more savory loam, anise and truffle notes. The palate is where the complexity of this wine truly shined, with deep layers of the fruit medley from the nose and wonderful balance of the full, smooth mouthfeel, with the hint of oak underneath and ripe, round tannins with good acidity. It is a phenomenal combination of outstanding fruit and nuanced winemaking.
WHO: St. Supéry Vineyards & Winery
WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon
WHERE: Napa Valley, California
WHEN: 2005
HOW MUCH: $85
Appreciating a great Cab really is one of the finer things in life! Out of all the world’s wines, Cabernet Sauvignon is king, and it seems as though these days Napa and Sonoma wines are very “in” (I represent Ghost Pines, and our Napa/Sonoma mix Cab is a bestselling varietal). The sweet aromas, superb dark fruit, and ripe, chewy tannins allow wine lovers to find real personality in the wine – I find Cab to be the most consistently rewarding of the Bordeaux varieties, personally, especially when paired with the appropriate meal.