Has anyone tried the 2006 regular bottling? Was gonna pop one tonight to compliment an old fashioned "Dive" Steak House evening here in SD.

Cheers,

Geez. Just got 'em this morning.

What did you think?

I had it at the winery last month. It was good enough to make me regret not buying my usual case so I picked up a couple. I don't think it's as good as 2005 but it's typical Lewelling and the only Napa cab I still buy regularly.

give it two hours and enjoy! i enjoyed it more than the '05 at a similar stage of development.

it will surely make you want to max out on your '07 allocation that should be just around the corner.

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Originally posted by Dave Tong BBP:
What did you think?

I had it at the winery last month. It was good enough to make me regret not buying my usual case so I picked up a couple. I don't think it's as good as 2005 but it's typical Lewelling and the only Napa cab I still buy regularly.

No decant, only opened up for 30-40 minutes before I could not wait any longer. Seemed very tight at this stage in comparison to the 2005 that I tasted at the winery. See DannyK's note on the 06 Wight.. Lots of chocolate on the nose and palate.. Nice big tannins with a touch of heat too. Held up well on night two and lots of structure to be nice on night three as well.. I guess I need to replace it and let it sleep for a few years.

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Originally posted by etherscreen:
give it two hours and enjoy! i enjoyed it more than the '05 at a similar stage of development.

it will surely make you want to max out on your '07 allocation that should be just around the corner.

I agree on the 07s.. I am excited to get a small allocation.