From the Vineyard - "In the southern Napa Valley 2005 can be characterized by a long growing season, even maturation and an abundant crop. A normal spring and fine weather during bloom set the stage for this extraordinary vintage. May was unusually wet and soil moisture remained high into the summer. A long and relatively moderate growing season followed, ideal for flavor and color development. Ripening continued throughout October and we harvested between October 13 and November 12." Mike Wolf, Vineyard Manager
From the Sommelier - "The 2005 vintage was the perfect confluence of a long even growing season and an abundant harvest. The resulting wines were textbook Napa Valley Cabernet; powerful and fruit driven with ripe, firm tannins allowing for great ageability. It will be a pleasure to revisit these wines after 10-15 years to see all of the potential come together in a seamless package." Jason Alexander, Sommelier and General Manager
From the Winemaker – “Powerful and focused. This selected lot of cabernet is quintessential Meteor; color is a vibrant, violet tinged deep red. Bold red cherry aromas become three dimensional with layers of ce- dar and cocoa. Plush ripe fruit tannins and elegant oak tannins combine to support the muscular fruit.” Dawnine Dyer, Winemaker