It’s not often that this Rampant Oenophile gets the opportunity to enjoy a Stag’s Leap wine, let alone a special bottle like the 2006 Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, but dinner with dear friends surprised with two generous pours from this jewel. This deep, dark, lusty red wine shines with great clarity in the glass, offers a full rosy bouquet with hints of a creamy caramel and black cherry. On the tongue, it’s absolutely soft, velvety, and full without any of the mineral tones that might dry a wine. Absolutely a top wine enjoyed with a range of winter flavors. It paired perfectly with a medium Filet Mignon, butternut squash and a cilantro and parsley salad. The wine stood up to the herbs of the salad, and perfectly complimented the creamy texture of the squash without backing down on its fruit and spice balance. One of the best Cabernet’s of the year, and an essential find for a rack of fine Napa Valley wines. A very special wine.
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