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2006 Alden Perry Reserve
This is our Bordeaux style blend with 50% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc. This wine is a great expression of our family vineyard as a whole, soft yet explosive with fruit flavor. The name has great significance to our roots on Mount Veeder, Alden Yates was Michael’s father and Perry Yates was his grandfather who first purchased the property in 1950. This wine is a tribute to them.
Wine Specs
| Vintage | 2006 |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Appellation | Mount Veeder |
| Harvest Date | October 2006 |
| Aging | 18 months in 100% French Oak |
| Bottling Date | June 2008 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5% |
| Wine Enthusiast | 92 |
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Vibrant ruby garnet in color with aromas of dark tree fruit, blackberry, white pepper, hints of lavender and earthy briar tones are prevalent in the nose. Elements of cloves, pipe tobacco, black licorice, fresh-baked blackberry pie give this wine multiple layers. Balanced acidity and mid-palate tannins lead to a rich and full finish. This complex wine has potential for extended aging.
Leah C.
(Aug 11, 2010 at 12:16 PM)
This is my favorite of the Yates' wine. It captures the variety that the vineyards have to offer and it's sooooo tasty.