Barnett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon |
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cyrus-Ryan Napa Valley
The first-ever bottling of the pristine Cyrus-Ryan Vineyard Cabernet promises to be a unique and exciting edition to the Barnett tradition of single-vineyard wines.Located on the western edge of the Valley Floor, on the border of St. Helena and Calistoga, the Cyrus-Ryan Vineyard produces Cabernet Sauvignon indicative of its warm location and volcanic soils. “Whereas the Rattlesnake Hill Cabernet is an expression of complexity, spice nuances, minerality, and long, drawn-out, fine tannins, the Cyrus-Ryan Cabernet reflects the best of classic Valley Floor influences: gobs of ripe, unctuous blackberry fruit delivered unreservedly with pronounced, chewy tannins. It’s extracted, generous, and balanced.” |