2006 will be remembered as a tricky wine vintage in California, with selection proving all-important.
Most of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines are accessible, charming and fruity, whilst the Pinot Noirs from Oregon are finely-wrought if lacking a little in concentration.
In Washington State the warmer sites yielded wonderful wines with great concentration, ripeness and varietal expression.
Knox (named after Jim’s son) is a blend of the best fruit from the Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat Vineyards. The wines see 18 months in barrel (75% new French oak) and filtration is done only as a last resort. The wine then rests in bottle for a year before it is released. The 2006 has a serious weighty fruit on the nose that will need 3-5 years to show its best. Very focused and darker berry fruits come to the fore. Superbly structured, with well-defined red and black fruit that will fill out with time. Another top-drawer wine. Hong Kong Fine Wine Team
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Hong Kong Fine Wine Team