The purple-colored 2006 Reserve is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from Champoux and Weinbau (on Wahluke Slope) and Merlot from the Klipsun Vineyard. It reveals an enticing nose of cedar, spice box, cassis, black cherry, and black currant. Full-bodied on the palate, this muscular effort is well-balanced, concentrated, and structured. Give it 4-6 years of additional cellaring and enjoy it from 2013 to 2026.
Mike Januik continues to produce wines that deliver excellent bang for the buck throughout his portfolio.
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