Tasting Notes
The 2006 Martin Stelling Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of ripe, jammy fruits and an alluring sweetness. Flavors of blackberry and cassis jump from the glass, enhanced by vanilla, toast and spicy oak. This wine has great complexity and depth with a smooth, captivating texture that leaves one longing for more. The softer tannins from this vintage wrap up the flavors into a perfect package so that one can easily enjoy them now, or wait for the interesting developments of aging.
Vineyard Notes
The 100-acre Martin Stelling Vineyard is located at the base of the western hills in Oakville, and is the primary vineyard for Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon. Nickel & Nickel is fortunate to farm two acres of this vineyard. The soils are composed of deep volcanic loam with underlying clay and gravel.