2005 Kasuari Cabernet Sauvignon Parady Vyd Napa Valley
March 2009
Wine Enthusiast! (March 2009 issue, Buying Guide):
"90. Kasuari 2005 Parady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley); $59.
Vibrant, fruity and dry now, with savory black currant, red currant , plum
and cherry flavors, this Cab also has a spicy, minty quality tha makes it
come alive on the palate. It's young and tannic, and will benefit from up to
eight years in the cellar. -- S.H."
The 2005 Kasuari Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was hand picked and
sorted in the vineyard from low yielding (2.2 tons per acre) vines.
Rocky hillside soils contribute to a wine that is supple with
incredible longevity, and should increase in complexity over the next
10 - 15 years. This wine was created to mesh the long tradition of
classic Bordeaux winemaking with the New World cult styling of high-end
California Cabernet Sauvignons.
2005 offered a long and even growing season and yielded deep wines with
soft, mouth-filling tannins. A bold mix of classic Cabernet flavors
unfold in the glass with lavish plum, blackberry and cassis fruit
accompanied coffee, chocolate and toffee typical of hillside fruit. New
French Oak barrels from the Nevers and Troncais used during aging add
spice and sage aromas.
Match this Cabernet Sauvignon with full flavored dishes
including beef, lamb and duck. While this wine will age gracefully
beyond ten years, we recommend decanting several hours in advance if
consumed before 2010. This is a California Wine