TN: 2005 Two Hands Cabernet Sauvignon Charlie's Patch (USA, California, Napa Valley)

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#1
  • 2005 Two Hands Cabernet Sauvignon Charlie’s Patch - USA, California, Napa Valley (12/19/2009)
    5 hour single decant & needed it.
    Nice dark amber and super viscous, clinging to the sides of the glass like honey & water. The nose give up some black cherry and blackberries. The palate has a super restrained mouthfeel. I feel the small berries from the mountain fruit, Spring Mountain most definitely. here is some graphite, black currant, black cherry cola, soy, leather and earth. A very intricate tannin weave with a great balance of acid and fruit. Elegant and regal, this begs for 2-3 years. A decent finish and the memory lingers on the tongue for minutes. Well done TRB, especially in being so versatile in your winemaking. (91 pts.)

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#2

Sounds like a winner Mike. How would you compare this to the 2006?

#3

Tighter wound and more restrained. The 06 seemed just a bit more ‘showey’. This behaved more like what is expected from the vintage. This for later, the 06 sooner.

#4

Agreed, Mike, the 2005 is great, but the one for the real long haul will be the 2007.