It’s a quick review tonight—not that any of them are exceptionally long.  I like to get right to the point.  So, let’s get there.

The 2006 Main Street Winery Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot, with grapes from Lake County (54%), Monterey County (24%) and Santa Barbara County (22%).  The wine did spend 12 months in a combination of French and American oak.

There is not a ton of intensity or complexity on the nose, but it’s pleasant.  The aromas are mostly leather and black cherry.  The palate shows black cherry and plum flavors, but it tastes slightly under-ripe to me.  The acid level is good, but it’s not well integrated, giving this wine a bit of a pucker. That pucker is most noticeable on the finish, which has a wild cherry quality to it. It’s a drinkable wine, but not outstanding.

Wine: Main Street Winery
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2006
Alcohol: 13.5%
Rating: 81
Price: $10.00

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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.