Lewis Cellars Cuvee L 2006
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First created from the spectacular 1997 vintage, the single best barrels from our finest lots fuel this rare wine. Think of Cuvee L as super-charged Lewis Reserve Cabernet. Cuvee L is not produced every year. It is only blended when we have the components to create a wine of greater intensity, depth and distinction than our Reserve Cabernet.
Pull the cork on our 2006 Cuvee L and the tachometer needle instantly hits the red zone. A full tank of explosive aromas, super-saturated fruit and showy oak spices feeds this blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new French oak barrels. The wine is dark and deeply extracted, with layers of black fruit, and chocolate espresso flavors guaranteed to race your motor. On the track, a broad band of thickly textured tannins brings solid grip through the turns keeping everything on course for mile after mile.
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Smooth, rich and creamy, with mocha-laced plum and black cherry fruit that's elegant, stylish, full-bodied and complex, ending with a long, firm, concentrated finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2018. 225 cases made.
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Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.