<H1>2005 Kasuari Cabernet Sauvignon Parady Vyd 90 pts (WE) Napa Valley -- California Wine Shopping Cart</H1> <STRIKE>$59.00</STRIKE> <font color=#663333><B>$39.95</B></font> -- <I>2005 Kasuari Cabernet Sauvignon Parady Vyd Napa Valley</I> <P> <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/calwine/images/kasuari.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="2005 Kasuari Cabernet Sauvignon Parady Vyd 90 pts (WE) Napa Valley" NAME="2005 Kasuari Cabernet Sauvignon Parady Vyd 90 pts (WE) Napa Valley" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> 2005 Kasuari Cabernet Sauvignon Parady Vyd Napa Valley<br /><u><b>March 2009</b></u> <br /> <u><b>Wine Enthusiast!</b> (March 2009 issue, Buying Guide):<br /></u> "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." <br /><br />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. <br /><br /> 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. <br /><br />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.&nbsp;&nbsp; This is a California Wine<br /><br /></P> <BR clear=left><BR><P><A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/calwine" TITLE="California Wine Wines">California Wine Wines</A></P> <BR clear=left><BR><BR><BR><BR> <BR><A HREF="http://www.calwine.com">California Wine</A> <BR>California Wine Online Store powered by Nexternal <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="shopping cart software">shopping cart software</A>