2005 Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon [WA98][WE96]

Producer: Araujo Estate  Region: Napa Valley, California Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Year: 2005  Wine Advocate, 98 Points  "Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by beautiful aromas of blueberries, black currants, acacia flowers, licorice, and spice. The tannins are softer than I remember, but this is certainly one of the vintage’s most extraordinary wines. Full-bodied with a seamless integration of tannin, acidity, alcohol, and wood, it is exceptionally pure and full as well as impeccably balanced. The impression is one of elegance allied with substantial flavor authority. It can be drunk now or cellared for 25+ years."   Wine Enthusiast, 96 Points  "Stunning. Explodes with the most intricately detailed aromas: a perfume of fine smoky oak and ripe black currants. Exudes sheer power, with great weight yet no heaviness. Lush and delicious, but just tannic enough. If you can wait, cellar until 2008, it should hold and improve for many years."  Alcohol: 14.8%  *Discounts do not apply t