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Château Julien Private Reserve wines signify the heritage of the winery, highlighting small vineyard lots, traditional techniques and limited case production. Select lots of the Estate Vineyard’s 9.9 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are harvested specifically for this Private Reserve wine and held separately throughout oak aging until the final blend.

Vintage
A mild, late spring and early summer temperatures gave the vine canopy time to develop and ultimately protect the fruit during a summer heat spell. Changes in the irrigation for 2006 resulted in enhanced vines, canopy and fruit quality. Cluster thinning in mid-summer of some varieties allowed for quality fruit development through harvest. Toward the end of the growing season we experienced some cooler weather resulting in the 2006 harvest being later than the previous year, with an average yield.

Winemaker Notes
Jammy berry and black currant fl avors highlight lingering sweet oak and subtle coffee aromas. Complex and robust, this wine has moderate tannins with balanced and texture through a smooth fi nish. Will age nicely for up to twenty years.

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