Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

The intense opulent fruit on the nose is presented in a graceful, dignified fashion.

The palate has a similarly pure character, with a sleek composition and a chic style. Pure fruit, with rising tannins and Rutherford-dust in the midpalate, the character of this wine is structured and sophisticated.

The tannin is exquisitely integrated and there is a great harmony throughout with good backbone of tannin, fine acids and a lovely balance showing substance and style.

This wine defines fine Cabernet and will continue to improve in the bottle for many years to come.

What an incredible vineyard! Any winemaker would love to have this great fruit produced when 2005’s winter rains took pause for a dry, mild March, then began again with record-setting precipitation late into the growing season, delaying bloom and set.

The summer months were cool and pleasant with few heat spikes. Fog and cool temperatures were a concern heading into September as sugar levels were yet to rise in all varieties.

Warm, nearly perfect conditions arrived with an Indian Summer making for a later-than-average harvest, providing winemakers with fruit with extended hang and ultimately realizing excellent sugar development and balanced acids with a larger-than-average crop of what was a signature vintage from Napa Valley.

French Oak for 22 months, approximately 40% new, 40% one use and the balance neutral.

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Color	Red
Vintage	2005
Style	Red Bordeaux
Appellation	Atlas Peak, Napa Valley
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Date Bottled	1st Nov 2007
Drinkable	2007 - 2020
Alcohol	14.20%
Bottle Size	750ml