3L Vine Cliff 2006 Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Lunch "On the Cliff" for six.

2006 Oakville Estate Cabernet Savignon

For Nearly 20 years, the Sweeney family has been cultivating the ridge top family picnic area high above the oakville winery and vineyard. Please join us for a special afternoon of fine wines and gastronomic delights.

In addition to enjoying our collection of wold class estate wines with your lunch, prepared by owner Rob Sweeney, you and your friends can play bocce ball, horse shoes or just look out at the amazing views of Napa Valley from high on the cliffs at our private Vine Cliff estate grounds.

"A rich, creamy style, with a dash of toasty vanilla layered with red and black fruits and a hint of anise and sage. Complx, elegant and balanced, with supple tannins. Drink now through, 2016"

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Enters with sweet black cherry, cassis, black currant jam, and red raspberry with a hint of anise. Honeysuckle, tobacco and the suggestion of forest floor add dimension, along with cedar and spicy nutmeg from the French Oak.

Palate: Intense at entry with bright, sweet currant, blackberry and cassis. Hints of dark chocolate and licorice add complexity to the dark fruits. The flavors build into a rich, full-bodied mid palate with a mouth feel that is both substantial and harmonious. Round, polished tannins linger on the finish.