2005 St. Helena Rennie Reserve Cabernet

Winemaker Notes

Both elegant and intense in style, this bright ruby-colored wine exhibits classic Cabernet Sauvignon varietal characteristics of cherry and spice aromas, followed by cassis, vanilla, black cherry and toasty oak. The lingering finish is complimented by soft tannins.

Wine Enthusiast, April 2009

_{96 pts.}

“An
extraordinary wine, among the greatest Cabs in
Flora
Springs’ long
history. One hundred percent varietal,
and made from a single clone, it shows fabulous density and serious weight, with
dramatically rich blackberry, currant and cedar flavors anchored by a firm
minerality. For all its power, the wine
is balanced and elegant. An ager, it
will drink well for at least a decade.”
Cellar
Selection.

Robb Report, “The Season’s Essentials”, November 2008

“This single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Napa Valley’s classic producers possesses a nearly bottomless depth of black cherry that draws one in. Silky and stylish, the wine also reveals essences of milk chocolate and violet and hints of sandalwood as it evolves in the glass.”

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, December 28, 2007

91+ pts.

“…which is from the same block that is used for the 25^th Anniversary Cabernet, is a beauty. Deep ruby/purple in color, with notes of licorice, cedar, black currant, and tobacco leaf, the wine is full-bodied, powerful, deep, with good tannin and lively acidity. This is a beauty that will benefit from several years of bottle age and drink well for 20 years.”