Was 2006 a good year for wine?

The 2006 vintage was good across the globe but there was only a handful of regions that truly excelled. The vintage for Spain and Port was also very good although both Germany and Austria had slightly less spectacular years, but some good wines were still made. …

What are the best years for Cabernet?

2001, 2002, 2005, 2007 and 2009 are considered the best vintages, producing stunning, complex red wines. But, 2006 should not be overlooked, as it created cabernets that are concentrated and age-worthy.

How long should you age Cabernet Sauvignon?

7-10 years
Cabernet Sauvignon: 7-10 years. Pinot Noir: 5 years. Merlot: 3-5 years. Zinfandel: 2-5 years.

What was a good year for California wine?

The Napa Valley region of California in the United States produces some of the very best Cabernet Sauvignon in the world. For this particular wine from this particular region, some of the best years include 1994, 1997, 2001, 2005, and 2007.

What year was the best for wine?

2009 was a warm, generous year which produced grapes that were in perfect health. The best of the 2009 vintage was picked later in the harvest and as such, were much more complex. If 2012 is considered the best vintage so far of this decade, the 2008 vintage has to be the second best.

Is 2018 a good year for cabernet sauvignon?

The 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet vintage belongs in an echelon with the finest of the past two decades. It was absent of challenges that plagued many of the previous years, ranging from drought, low yields and heatwaves.

Is 2017 a good year for cabernet sauvignon?

San Diego County: Overall crop yields were up by 25% with good to excel¬lent quality fruit. The 2017 vintage will be excellent for San Diego County wines. Crop loads were very good and quality looks fantastic for the varieties that were able to ride through the heat spell — especially Cabernet Sauvignon.

Is Cabernet Sauvignon good for aging?

Cabernet is literally built to last because of the grape itself. With its hefty tannins, Cabernet Sauvignon is especially suited for aging (and pests tend to leave it alone–astringent tannins protect it on the vine!). The tannins in Cabernet fruit are essential to the wine’s structure and capacity to age well.

Was 2015 or 2016 a better year for wine?

Alcohols, growers assured me, are nearly always higher in 2016 than in 2015 – yet I suspect that the vast majority of tasters would find that the 2015 wines taste ‘more alcoholic’ than the 2016s. That’s because the 2016s have a fresher fruit style, with less palpable sweetness and brisker tannins.