2005 Roy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Charles and Shirley’s Roy’s spectacular estate in the eastern Napa foothills has been the source of truly great stuff since its inception. We’ve been on board since their first release, and their wines just keep getting better. Now under the guidance of famed winemaking consultant Philippe Melka, they’re on track for world-class status. Robert Parker found in their ’05 “a pure cassis nose intermixed with some earth, cedar, and spice box. The wine has moderate tannin, an open but well-delineated aromatic profile, medium to full body, and good sweetness. The overall impression is one of exceptional elegance and length…”