The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa is a solidly made wine exhibiting attractive black currant fruit, underbrush, and oak characteristics. Although uninspiring, it is a good example of a Napa Cabernet. One of the most impressive portfolios from Flora Springs that I have tasted has emerged from their extensive vineyard holdings. Flora Springs’ single vineyard offerings are all 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with somewhat limited availability production ranges from 370-400 cases of each. Tel. (707) 963-5711; Fax (707) 963-7518

Soft and extracted, with candied flavors of raspberries, cherries, currants and milk chocolate, accented with caramelized oak. Ready now.——S.H.(10/1/2009)—— 85