2006 Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon

   I made a nice find at my local Costco yesterday.  Like many wine fans today, I am always on the lookout for a nice value wine.  This can be tough for me with my affinity for great big Cabs as most wines in the value category do not fall into the big category.  Until now.

   The 2006 Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon is made up of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc.  Sourced 72% from Napa and 28% Sonoma County.  The result is a very fruit forward wine with wonderful mouth feel.  Ripe blackberry, dark cherry, almost jammy with a long fruit finish.  The tannins are there but very well behaved.  Notes of spice and pepper are detectable but not overpowering. 

Winemaker Notes: The grapes for Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 were gently delivered whole-berry to the fermenter, eliminating harsh bitterness while maximizing fresh fruit characters.  Upon arrival, the grapes were inoculated with Bordeaux yeast strain, optimal for fermentation of premium Cabernet Sauvignon.  Fermentation completed in an average of 8 days with temperatures not exceeding 88 degrees F, producing clean, expressive Cabernet Sauvignon character.  To complete a more complex mouth feel, 100% of our Cabernet Sauvignon completed malolactic fermentation, contributing a complex texture to the already deep, layered flavors. 

 The Chewy Details:

Varietal Content:    80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc

Appellation: 72% Napa County, 28% Sonoma County

Alcohol Content:  13.9%

 Retail Price:  Seen between $17 and $24  Costco Price: $14.99

This is a great big red and when you factor in the price this is a must have! Enjoy and let us know your opinion!

Cheers!

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