2006 Kamen Cabernet Sauvignon
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Bright ruby-red. Slightly roasted, oaky aromas of dark chocolate, licorice and cinnamon are lifted by a floral element. Then sweet and large-scaled in the middle, with an almost exotic quality to its flavors of dark berries and mocha. Not especially complex but has the mid-palate stuffing to support its big, dusty tannins.
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Kamen’s brilliant 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the more complete Cabernets I have tasted from that vintage. Beautiful blue and black fruit along with subtle background oak and floral aromas soar from the glass of this full-bodied effort. The wine possesses silky tannin (a good sign in this vintage), a layered mouthfeel, a long finish, and a pure, stylish, Margaux-like delicacy and complexity. It should drink well for 15-20 years. From a well-run, small operation in Sonoma, these impeccably well-made reds are fashioned by the well-known wine consultant, Mark Herold. Tel. (707) 933-1700; Fax (707) 933-1771