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Partners

2006 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

Freemark Abbey Partners is a beautifully crafted Cabernet Sauvignon from the esteemed Rutherford region, showcasing the richness and elegance that this area is known for. This wine offers a full-bodied experience, enveloping the palate with its luscious layers of dark fruit flavors including blackcurrant and plum, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and baking spices. The acidity is bright and adds a refreshing lift to the wine, balancing its generous fruit character. Tannins are firm yet polished, providing structure and depth, ensuring that this vintage can be enjoyed now or cellared for further aging. Its overall dryness makes it an excellent companion to hearty dishes, reflecting the exceptional terroir of Rutherford and the meticulous winemaking practices at Freemark Abbey.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Rutherford

Stretching from the base of the Mayacamas to the Silverado Trail, Rutherford is one of Napa Valley's most famous AVAs. It gained its loyal following for its powerful, well-structured Cabernet Sauvignons. Crawling along the valley floor, vines benefit from warm temperatures and lots of California sunshine, all tempered by the cool Bay Area fog. During the long summer days, grapes ripen to their full potential to develop concentrated flavors of rich dark fruits. These complement the traditional earthy notes of Napa wines, along with herbal hints of mint and eucalyptus. One of the most recognizable elements of this AVA's wines is fine-grained tannins, known by wine enthusiasts as "Rutherford dust."

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