Our absolute best Cabernet to date! 2006 saw small crop size and a warm, long and even growing season. This vineyard is named for my wife, Eileen, and is a lovely rocky patch of soil along the west side. 2006 Eileen Cabernet is loaded with complexity and a nice range of cherry, currant, and berry with a light pleasant toasty oak finish. Hints of earth and spice and dark fruit, finishing with supple tannins. 460 cases made.
Michael Chiarello & Thomas Brown Owner & Winemaker
Vintage:
2006
Release Date:
March 2009
Appellation:
St. Helena District of Napa Valley
Blend:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest:
By hand, October 2006
Barrel Aging:
20 months in 80% new Darnajou, Taransaud and Saury Oak
Vineyard location:
Estate Grown, Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 7 on 101-14.