2006 Bucephalus
Red Blend
A Remarkable Wine
Inspired by a Legendary Horse
Alexander the Great rode a single horse into every battle: a majestic black stallion named Bucephalus (pronounced bu-ceph-a-lus). Alexander’s steed is arguably the most famous stallion of antiquity and the ideal name for our most prized blend. In creating this wine, we honor the timeless spirit of beauty and strength.
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Wine Type: | Bold Red Wine |
| Varietal Composition: | |
| 80% | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 20% | Syrah |
| Appellation: | Napa Valley |
| PH: | 3.7 |
| Barrel Aging: | |
| 24 Months | |
| Ageability: | 8-10 years |
| Alcohol %: | 14.5 |
Blending small lots from several of our hand-selected Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards with Syrah creates complex and concentrated aromas of black currants, roasted plum, black cherry, cocoa, violets, sandal wood and baking spice. Carefully crafted, the rich layered flavors and balanced tannins integrate beautifully for a long finish.
In making the 2006 Bucephalus Red Blend we blended a significant amount of Syrah from a small vineyard in Coombsville, a cooler growing region just southeast of the Napa Valley, with our three best vineyard lots of Cabernet Sauvignon. The presence of Syrah in the blend adds a graceful element that takes this classic varietal to another level. We use only our highest quality lots to create our Bucephalus Red Blend. Each of these lots are developed separately in our cellar and aged in French oak barrels carefully matched to each lot to showcase its unique flavor character. Just before bottling these different flavor components are blended to craft a finished wine of great character, complexity and elegance. Bucephalus is a wine that displays wonderful elegance now but whose structure and complexity will continue to evolve over time. This wine should age gracefully for 8-10 years.
200 Cases
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