Malk Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Malk Cabernet Sauvignon (2006)
- Winery:
- Malk Family Vineyards More from this winery Are we missing a vintage?
- Region:
- USA » California » Napa » Stag's Leap District
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Type:
- Red Wine
300 cases produced.
Closure: Cork
Winemakers Notes
For the 2006 vintage in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, concentration of flavors is the theme, and the Malk Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is no exception. This wine exhibits the warmth of the growing season with the rich, dark fruits of black cherry and plum, in addition to featuring all that the Stags Leap district has to offer with its hints of spice and chocolate.
This 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon provides a full, yet approachable palate to enjoy now, as well as the ability to age nicely read more...
Editorial Reviews
Black olive, black currant, intensely aromatic, milk chocolate, roast beef, lots of paprika and coriander spices. Like velvet on entry, good acidy very well concealed tannins, tons of plush, vanilla and cinnamon scented fruit. This is super refined, very fresh and a fruit bomb without the fat and weight of most fruit bombs. This is very easy to drink with a broadly appealing style and a structure that is soft enough to allow this to be enjoyed on it’s own but substantial enough to benefit from food. Really nice length on the fruity, spicy finish. 94pts
Vintage Notes
For the 2006 vintage in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, concentration of flavors is the theme, and the Malk Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is no exception. This wine exhibits the warmth of the growing season with the rich, dark fruits of black cherry and plum, in addition to featuring all that the Stags Leap district has to offer with its hints of spice and chocolate.
Vineyard Notes
Situated directly below the home of owners Brian and Nancy, Malk Family Vineyard lies adjacent to the Fay Vineyard at the base of the Palisades, edging the valley floor on the eastern slopes of the Stags Leap District. Surrounded by a mixture of live oak and black oak trees, the vineyard property begins with a gentle slope at the base, rising dramatically to the Palisades in the background. The vines on this two acre vineyard are bilateralcordon and unilaterally trained on a vertical trellis system. The property was purchased in 1997 and is farmed with meticulous, hands-on care. Low yields and a philosophy to produce as a winegrower, ensure the fruit is of the highest quality from vintage to vintage.
Tasting Notes
For the 2006 vintage in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, concentration of flavors is the theme, and the Malk Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is no exception. This wine exhibits the warmth of the growing season with the rich, dark fruits of black cherry and plum, in addition to featuring all that the Stags Leap district has to offer with its hints of spice and chocolate.
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Reviews for 2006 Vintage
Red fruits open on the nose, with hints of spice, honeysuckle and darker fruit emerging from the background. At an hour, scents of soft vanilla, pepper, pumpkinseed, pomegranate, cloves and roses join the bright fruit, along with faint raisins and rosemary. At two hours, add roasted sunflower seed, citronella, vanilla, honey, caramel, chamomile, ocean-moistened rocks, seaside air, and shellfish.
The palate goes immediately velvet from front to back, owing to pleasing acidity and delicate spicy tannins, with wine falling off the tongue to the sides, and assorted fruit blossoming in the middle. A long, savory finish punctuates each sip, ending with a delicate touch of pepper and spice. At an hour, toast with dark cherry, blackberry, currant, cassis, raisin, apple and red berries converge, along with floral motifs and herbs, including hints of sage, mint, dark leaf tea, and thyme. At two hours, luscious notes of vanilla, roasted almond, cocoa, celery, raisin, plum, currant, raspberry, and a touch of red rose highlight a broad and balanced array of tastes, framed by a rich velvety mouthfeel. The palate of this amazing wine has an ebb and flow that breaks in waves of lovely arrangements, ever changing.
Well beyond my expectations especially for a reasonably priced Stags Leap Cab; tons of cherry and blackberry upfront, hints of smoke and spice and the action continues for minutes after. This one has some fine legs. That kind of complexity and intrigue is exactly what I look for in a California Cab. I’m curious how this will improve over the next 2, 5 and 10 years. Love these artisan, small producers; they clearly take great care in their product. Can’t wait for 2007 if the rumors are true.
Nose/ Black currant, cassis, cigar box, flint, wet earth, black pepper.
Amazingly, quite akin to a full, massive, Bordeaux blend.
Taste/ Medium full mouthfeel. Medium clean. Big smokey plums, black fruits, damp black Earth. Dripping blackberry juice.
Fabulous.
WELL worth the small price for this too-be-
legendary Cabernet !!!
Astounding
5
The Malk Family Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent example of both the vineyard and the district. Ripe aromas of cassis extract, black cherry, and hints of spice show the classic nose of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Rating: 93 pts - As reviewed by Nelson Tucker on 08/15/09. When you think of the Stag's Leap District you know the fruit is intense with solid, firm tannins. This Cabernet Sauvignon is an outstanding representation of a GREAT Stag's Leap Cab ... and, I mean GREAT! The aromas of cassis, black cherry, and spice give a positive first impression on the nose. The rich and sophisticated fruit is well-balanced with notes of vanilla and gentle cedar. The wine shows off full body with rich, pleasing tannins that allows it to be enjoyed now, but it should age beautifully for 10 or more years to come. This wine does not need food ....just an armchair and a friend to enjoy it together! 93 pts.
The Wine Guy, Aug. 2009 http://www.wineguyreviews.com
This beautiful Cabernet announces its Stag’s Leap heritage with its distinctive aromatic profile of milk chocolate, cherry licorice, sweet plums, vanilla and dried tobacco leaves. The wine is even more clearly Stag’s Leap on the palate, where rich flavors of red cherry, red currant and milk chocolate rise on a delightfully supple, palate-coating wave. The finish is long and already extremely satisfying and the tannins are buried under layers of mocha and Cassis. Certain to improve for a few years, this one is so attractive now as to make waiting seem pointless.
Napa Valley Winery Exchange, Dec. 2009
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