2006 Merus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

92 pts - Wine Advocate

["Although closed at present, Merus’ inky/purple-colored 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon displays enormous power and richness. It is a massive, blockbuster-styled effort possessing black fruits, plenty of spicy oak, hints of licorice and graphite, and mouth-stain

92 pts - Wine Spectator

["A bold, rich style that's very well-done, making the mix of extracted dark berry, mocha, cedar and crushed rock sync with drying dusty oak, turning to melted black licorice on the finish.—2006 California Cabernet blind retrospective (December 2015). Dri

89 pts - Vinous

["(blended with 3% malbec and 2% petit verdot) Saturated ruby. Dusty black raspberry, blackberry, spices and licorice pastille on the nose, with hints of meat, dark chocolate and eucalyptus. Less sweet and harmonious than the young 2007 sample, showing a

Producer: Merus
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: USA
Region: CA - North Coast (Napa,Sonoma)
Sub-Region: Napa
Appellation: Napa Valley
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