TN: 2006 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (USA, California, Napa Valley)

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#1
  • 2006 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley - USA, California, Napa Valley (4/8/2011)
    Dark purple. 2 hour decant. The nose intially showed some black fruit and tobacco, but shut down at about the second hour from when we poured it into glasses. Initially, this was a big brooding wine which was all black fruit, espresso and leather. The finish was locked up with a wall of tannin. As the nose shut down, the palate has opened and offers a bit more plummy notes and red fruit along with some oaky flavors. The tannins are still firm. Short finish.

This is a disjointed mess. Not sure what created the acclaim from WS. Some bottle age would likely do it some good, but the components here aren’t interesting enough to keep me curious.

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#2

Well that’s a disappointment…
Maybe sleep will help mine

Cheers
Rip

#3

Just an observation about the 2006 vintage in general: either the wines are great or just ho-hum. Not much in between like the vintages around it. Again, it’s just my observation. Normally I find if WS loves something, I won’t.

#4

Opened one about a year ago with similar results.Doesn’t sound like another year in bottle has changed anything.Oh well, more prime rib sauce! [cheers.gif]

#5

Like Mike, I had a bottle last spring sometime and thought it was waaaaay over-rated. A few of us shared it and none of us finished a glass.

#6

It did get a 86 Tanzer and 87WE. Probably closer to the real score.