Supple, elegant and polished, delivering ripe, fleshy plum, black cherry, mineral, spice and light cedary oak flavors that are well-proportioned, gaining length. Drink now through 2011. 96,000 cases made. 88 points" Wine Spectator
"Undeniably ripe and fleshy, with a pretty scent of cedary oak leading to a supple core of currant and red cherry flavors that are fine and persistent on the finish. Needs time to shed its fine-grained tannins. The flavors are long and persistent on the finish, though it shows simpler than it did from barrel. Drink now through 2012. 1,000 cases made. 91 points" Wine Spectator
"Sleek and concentrated, with vivid currant, blackberry, spice and light cedary notes. Keeps a tight focus on the fruit and finishes with the right dose of tannins. Drink now through 2011. 3,000 cases made. 88 points" Wine Spectator
Our 2005 Beaulieu Vineyard® Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon expresses velvety layers of cherry, plum, rose and chocolate captured from vineyards throughout this renowned valley. Toasty oak from barrel aging adds warmth to the red fruit aromas and lingers on the palate. We captured the complexity of Napa Valley terroir by selecting grapes from several different regions known for distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon, then used the artistry of blending to create a beautifully balanced wine. Enjoy this Cabernet Sauvignon with steak grilled over grape canes or seared beef tenderloin with whole grain mustard.
