2006 Harris Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Lakeview Vineyard

The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Lakeview Vineyard possesses abundant tannin, plenty of structure, density, and power. These single vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignons, from the north slope of Diamond Mountain, are all aged in Taransaud barrels. The estate vineyard is 28 acres, and the proprietors are Mike and Treva Harris. All the 2006s were vinified by Mark Herold, but since then, Thomas Brown has been hired as the winemaker. Brown finished the final blends for the 2006s, and made the 2007s. These are big, mountain-styled Cabernets with no shortage of muscle or power. Production ranges between 180 and 250 cases. The 2006s are firmer and evidence more structure, tannin, and power than the more seamless 2007s. Analytically, I doubt that the tannin level in the 2007s is lower, it’s just that the tannins are riper and more integrated. Tel. (707) 942-1513; Fax (707) 942-5301