Kelham | 2006 ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Oakville | Napa Valley

2006 Kelham Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley

Tasting Notes:
The 2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic, beautifully matured Napa Valley Cabernet, showcasing the depth and structure of Oakville with over a decade of graceful aging. In the glass, it presents a dark garnet core with soft brick hues along the rim.

The nose is complex and inviting, opening with blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, intertwined with cedar, tobacco, and leather. Layers of cocoa, dried herbs, and earthy spice emerge as the wine breathes, reflecting its time in French oak and bottle.

On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and velvety, with polished tannins and a harmonious balance of ripe fruit and savory secondary notes. Flavors of blackcurrant, plum, mocha, and subtle truffle carry into a long, elegant finishaccented by graphite and warm spice.

Mouthfeel:
Smooth, rounded, and structured, with the supple texture of a well-aged Cabernet.

Pairing Suggestions:
Excellent alongside dry-aged ribeye, braised short ribs, or wild mushroom risotto, and equally rewarding enjoyed on its own.

Cellaring:
Drinking at peak now, with another 20 years.