2006 Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tasted at the winery from magnum, Bryant's 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is reasonably mature, well into its drinking window, revealing scents of tobacco, scorched leaves and cherries on the nose. Still fresh and vibrant on the palate, this medium- to full-bodied wine is plump and generous, tremendously silky and long on the finish. This is from the Mark Aubert era at Bryant.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Ripe, concentrated, lush and deep, the wine shows layers of black and blue fruit, chocolate, vanilla, licorice and a touch of jam, with soft, polished tannins and a boatload of fruit from start to finish. 94 Points
Bright, dark ruby. Superripe aromas of raspberry compote and graphite minerality are complicated by a touch of herbs. In a rather muscular, backward style and a bit tough to taste today. Displays the slightly earthy, autumnal qualites often found in the '96s but also possesses very good bite. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins. Much less opulent than the 2007. Bettina Bryant noted that this wine was a bit rustic in its youth, and it still needs further aging.
Superripe aromas of raspberry compote and graphite minerality are complicated by a touch of herbs. In a rather muscular, backward style and a bit tough to taste today. Displays the slightly earthy, autumnal qualities often found in the '96s but also possesses very good bite. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins. Much less opulent than the 2007. Bettina Bryant noted that this wine was a bit rustic in its youth, and it still needs further aging. (ST) 93+
About the producer
Founded by Don Bryant in 1986, Bryant Estate is built around a 13-acre vineyard rising from 900 to 1,200 feet on Pritchard Hill. Now led by Bettina Bryant, its acclaimed Bryant Family Vineyard is regarded as one of Napa Valley’s benchmark Cabernet Sauvignons.