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2006 David Arthur "Elevation 1147" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

SKU #1044636 96 points Connoisseurs Guide

Outer quote mark The biggest, boldest, most deeply filled of the impressive line-up from David Arthur, the Elevation 1147 is simply brimming with dense, optimally ripened, curranty fruit that is framed by neatly tailored oak spice. It is very full-bodied and positively plush at the start, but its formidable tannins remind that the very best Cabernet Sauvignons are those built for aging, and its rich and riveting fruit powers through at the finish with such conviction that we have no doubt whatsoever that it will weather a decade of keeping with absolute ease. *Three Stars* Inner quote mark (4/2009)

95 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is a best barrels selection. It's the densest, most tannic of David Arthur's current releases, a massive wine stuffed with black currants, blackberries, anise, tobacco and smoky new oak. Best of all, it's dry, dry, dry. Fine now, if you're into young wines, but should age well in a good cellar for many years. *Cellar Selection, Best of Year 2009* Inner quote mark (6/2009)

93 points James Suckling

Outer quote mark Currants and toasted oak, with coffee and chocolate on the nose. Full bodied, with very rich and thick tannins and loads of fruit. This is a big and juicy style. Some might call it blockbuster. Impressive for the genre. Give this some time to soften the slightly coarse tannins. Pull the cork after 2013. Inner quote mark (2/2011)

92 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Firm, dense and concentrated, tightly wound and sharply focused. Full-blown, with rich, spicy currant, mineral, graphite and black licorice. This firms up nicely on the finish, where its complexity shines. (JL) Inner quote mark (5/2009)

91 points Vinous

Outer quote mark Bright ruby-red. Very ripe and aromatic nose combines cassis, blueberry and complex soil tones. Lush and pliant in the mouth, with a restrained sweetness to the nuanced flavors of dark berries, mocha, chocolate and earth. Tactile and broad wine with very good inner-palate energy. Finishes long, with a positive medicinal quality. (ST) Inner quote mark (6/2006)

K&L Notes

Every year, David Arthur makes the Napa Elevation 1147 from the vintage's best Cabernet Sauvignon fruit. This single-vineyard wine is then aged for 23 months in 90% new French oak barrels, which impart deep vanilla and spice character to the wine. Blue and black fruit, garrigue and dusty earth round out the palate, which is plush with firm tannins and nice acidity.

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Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

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California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Napa Valley

- America's most famous wine region, which encompasses a varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Napa's great diversity, both in terms of climate and terroir, has led to the creation of a number of smaller AVAs like Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Mount Veeder, among others. Cabernet and chardonnay still reign supreme, but just about everything under the sun is grown in Napa Valley, in quality levels ranging from $2 jug wine to $500 a bottle California cab.