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Chateau O'Brien Wines
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2006 Northpoint Red ‘Cellar Collection’
The 2006 Northpoint Red Cellar Collection is the premier release of our Estate Red Blend. Grown exclusively on the 2 acre site of the Northpoint Vineyard, this proprietary Bordeaux style blend features a distinct and unique flavor representing the true terroir of this picturesque mountainous climate and soil.
Steep, rocky, extremely well drained soil, combined with aggressive viticulture practices, result in ripeness levels attained far beyond expectations for typical Virginia red wines.
42% Merlot shows through gloriously, characterizing full varietal expression of a grape that is usually left wanting in Virginia. Accompanied by 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, and 14% Malbec.
2006 offered its challenges, specifically in terms of a defoliating frost in mid-October, which dropped all the vine’s leaves. But the terroir and viticulture associated with the Northpoint site produced exceptionally ripe grapes that were ready for harvest when the season came to a rapid halt.
Unfined and unfiltered, some sediment may be in the bottle, occurring naturally. For best appreciation, a gentle decanting and aeration will provide optimum expression of flavor and body.