2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Lotus Vineyards
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Tasting notes
Good deep ruby. Slightly liqueur-like aromas of black cherry, melted chocolate, toffee and minerals. Broad, ripe and deep but youthfully austere, with plenty of grip to its blueberry, plum and lightly herbal flavors. Some serious, dusty wood tannins in conjunction with an impression of elevated alcohol give the finish a slightly rustic quality.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
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From a vineyard situated on the lower hillsides in the St. Helena appellation, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Lotus Vineyard’s dark ruby/purple color is followed by an extraordinary bouquet of crushed rocks, spring flowers, and black currants. The wine exhibits superb intensity, elegance, and richness. This gorgeous 2006 should drink nicely for 15-20 years. Proprietor Hi Sang Lee and his son, both from Seoul, Korea, have morphed this estate, previously part of the Livingston Vineyards, into three single vineyard wines, Helms Vineyard from Rutherford (500 cases), Lotus from St. Helena hillsides (225 cases) and approximately 100 cases of the Hershey Vineyard from Howell Mountain. Philippe Melka is the consulting winemaker, and beginning with the debut vintage in 2005, these are all impressive efforts.
About the producer
Located on the Rutherford bench, Dana Estates is a small Napa estate focused on producing fine, single-site Cabernet Sauvignon. The concentrated wines are some of the region’s most sought-after, regularly earning top ratings from critics – with 19 100-point scores to date.