2006 Philip Togni, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x750ml

Vinous 95

The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is just beginning to show the first signs of aromatic development. Graphite, incense, smoke add nuance to the inky blue and purplish-toned fruits. A wine of extreme vibrancy and freshness, the 2006 has enough energy to drink well for another two decades. This is a distinctly Old World-leaning Cabernet from Togni that still has considerable upside. [Antonio Galloni, 12/01/2016]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2031

Robert Parker 92

The 2006 Ca’ Togni is a unique sweet wine made from very late harvested Black Hamburgh grapes. Racy black cherries, kirsch, dried flowers, spices, leather and Darjeeling tea are some of the many nuances that flow from this exotic dessert wine. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. This is a breathtaking set of wines from Philip, Birgitta and Lisa Togni. Philip Togni hardly needs an introduction to lovers of fine Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Since his epic 1969 Cabernet Sauvignon at Chappellet, Togni has crafted a series of impeccable, breathtaking wines. It is amazing to consider that Togni’s wines remain so reasonably priced when an endless number of new wineries with no track record seem to pop up every day with first releases well over $100 a bottle. The winery is very much a family affair, with Birgitta and, increasingly, Lisa Togni running the show. On an earlier visit this year I tasted the 1987, a wine that remains dazzling for its purity. From time to time Togni releases a small amount of wines from their library, usually at the 10th anniversary of an important vintage. I also tasted the 2008s, sleeper wines from an under-the-radar vintage that will thrill those who have the patience to cellar them. The Cabernet Sauvignon (here referred to as the Main Label) generally includes a dollop of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The estate’s Tanbark Hill is a second selection made from the barrels that don’t go into the Cabernet Sauvignon. All of the wines see approximately 40% new oak from four different tonneliers. Readers who want to learn more about the 2011 harvest at Togni may want to take a look at my video interview with Philip and Lisa Togni on www.erobertparker.com www.philiptognivineyard.com [Antonio Galloni, 23/12/2011]

Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016