<H1>Lot 73 2006 Chalk Hill Cabernet -- Cameron Hughes Wine Shopping Cart</H1> <B>$16.00</B> -- <I>Lot 73 2006 Chalk Hill Cabernet</I> <P> <b>Vintage:</b> 2006<br /><b>Appellation:</b> Chalk Hill, Sonoma County<br /><b>Varietal:</b> 100% Cabernet<br /><b>Price:</b> $16<br /><b>Alcohol:</b> 14.5%<br /><b>Production:</b> 2700 cases<br /><b>Drink/Hold:</b> Now and through 2019-2025<br /><br /><b>Taste:</b> This colossal cab hails from the hot climate of Chalk Hill in Sonoma.&nbsp; It presents a bouquet of freshly picked roses and black cherries.&nbsp; Its smoky earthiness gives hint to the volcanic soil composition of the area.&nbsp; The first sip will slam your taste buds with dark chocolate and big ripe blackberries backed by silky vanilla from new French oak.&nbsp; This enormous cab will pair well with, or should I say a juicy rib eye, New York, or your favorite porterhouse will pair fantastic with this delicious Chalk Hill Cab. &nbsp;<br /><b><br />Cameron Confidential:</b>&nbsp; This wine is a monster. When we first tasted the barrel samples we were blown away. The broker who brought us the wine said that the owner of the vineyard had recently broken free of a contract with another winery and the wine could be available to us long term. Done, where do I sign?!?!<br /><br />The grapes are sourced from one of the most beautiful vineyards I have ever seen (grapes always seem to grow best in beautiful places). It's huge - spanning over 500 acres, several hundred of which are planted to grapes, almost all of which are hillside with little nooks and crannies that create a variety of microclimates. The vineyard is the source of many different grape varietals for something like 20 small, ultra-premium brands (though we control all the cabernet off the vineyard). The winery that was previously buying the fruit was putting it into their $60 cabernet.<br /><br />The wine is contracted through the 2009 vintage so stay tuned for additional offerings in future vintages.<br /></P> <P> <LI>SKU: LOT07306B <LI>Cost: $16.00 </P> <P><B>Other wines in the category <A HREF="http://store.chwine.com/Category6" TITLE="Red">Red</A>:</B> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product185 TITLE="Holiday Gift Bag">Holiday Gift Bag</A> -- Holiday Gift Bag <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product95 TITLE="Lot 49 2004 Priorat D.O.Q.">Lot 49 2004 Priorat D.O.Q.</A> -- Lot 49 <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product80 TITLE="Lot 52 2006 Valle De Uco Malbec">Lot 52 2006 Valle De Uco Malbec</A> -- Lot 52 <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product103 TITLE="Lot 61 2006 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon">Lot 61 2006 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon</A> -- Lot 61 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product126 TITLE="Lot 63 2005 Lake County Syrah">Lot 63 2005 Lake County Syrah</A> -- Lot 63 2005 Lake County Syrah <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product127 TITLE="Lot 64 2005 California Red Wine">Lot 64 2005 California Red Wine</A> -- Lot 64 2005 California Red Wine <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product128 TITLE="Lot 67 2005 Russian River Syrah">Lot 67 2005 Russian River Syrah</A> -- Lot 67 Russian River Syrah <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product134 TITLE="Lot 70 2006 Lodi Petite Sirah">Lot 70 2006 Lodi Petite Sirah</A> -- Lot 70 2006 Lodi Petite Sirah <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product133 TITLE="Lot 71 2004 Alexander Valley Cabernet">Lot 71 2004 Alexander Valley Cabernet</A> -- Lot 71 <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product155 TITLE="Lot 75 2006 Oak Knoll Cabernet">Lot 75 2006 Oak Knoll Cabernet</A> -- Lot 75 Oak Oak Knoll Cabernet <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product143 TITLE="Lot 77 2006 101 Year Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz">Lot 77 2006 101 Year Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz</A> -- Lot 77 2006 101 Year Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product158 TITLE="Lot 81 2006 Spring Mountain Cabernet">Lot 81 2006 Spring Mountain Cabernet</A> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product159 TITLE="Lot 82 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet">Lot 82 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet</A> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product136 TITLE="Lot 84 2006 Mount Veeder Cabernet">Lot 84 2006 Mount Veeder Cabernet</A> -- Lot 84 2006 Mount Veeder Cabernet <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product161 TITLE="Lot 85 2006 Napa Valley Meritage">Lot 85 2006 Napa Valley Meritage</A> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product162 TITLE="Lot 86 2006 80 Year Old Vines Lodi Zinfandel">Lot 86 2006 80 Year Old Vines Lodi Zinfandel</A> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product171 TITLE="Lot 93 2004 Rioja Tempranillo">Lot 93 2004 Rioja Tempranillo</A> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product167 TITLE="Lot 94 2006 Oak Knoll Merlot">Lot 94 2006 Oak Knoll Merlot</A> <BR clear=left><BR><LI><A HREF=http://store.chwine.com/Product148 TITLE="Lot 99 2004 Lake County Cabernet Franc">Lot 99 2004 Lake County Cabernet Franc</A> </P> <BR clear=left><BR><P><A HREF="http://store.chwine.com" TITLE="Cameron Hughes Wine Wines">Cameron Hughes Wine Wines</A></P> <BR clear=left><BR><BR><BR><BR> <BR><A HREF="http://www.chwine.com">Cameron Hughes Wine</A> <BR>Cameron Hughes Wine Online Store powered by Nexternal <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="shopping cart software">shopping cart software</A>