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The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is composed primarily of grapes grown on Keenan’s Spring Mountain District Estate; the remainder of the fruit was harvested from Pope Valley, a grape growing region located in the eastern portion on the Napa Valley.
Keenan’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested beginning on September 20th, with the final lot being picked on October 12th. After harvest, the fruit clusters were destemmed, then fermented for ten to fourteen days. The wine was barrel aged in thirty-three percent new French and American oak for twenty months.
The blend was assembled just before bottling. The Estate grown Cabernet imparts amazing concentration and remarkable structure, while the portion of Cabernet harvested from Pope Valley adds complex aromas and a balanced mid-palate.
Ratings & Reviews
92 Points & "Cellar Selection" - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:"This is a young, vigorous Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s tannic, in the way of Spring Mountain, and very tightly wound, with a central core of black currants and minerals. Its pedigree is evident throughout, but it’s a wine you want to age before opening. Hold until 2012, and it should provide good drinking for years beyond. — S.H. (5/1/2010)
90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:"The
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 30th Anniversary exhibits a dark ruby color,
lush tannins (not an easy achievement in 2006), sweet dark fruits,
subtle barrique, and damp earth characteristics. Consume this
attractive, seductive Cabernet over the next decade.
Given this estate’s remarkable upswing in quality over the last 5-6
years, I can’t wait to taste the 2007s next year, which should be the
high point of Michael Keenan’s wine career so far. However, there are
plenty of Robert Keenan wines that consumers should be seeking out." - Robert Parker (Dec 2008)
