Tribute - Biodynamic Wine

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Tribute is a first of its kind. Made entirely from estate-grown grapes, this Bordeaux blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon reveals the complexity and individuality of our Benziger family Sonoma Mountain estate. The first Demeter-certified Biodynamic® wine from Sonoma County and one of the first from North America, Tribute is now in its sixth vintage.

The goal of a Biodynamic wine is to truly and authentically reflect the character of a place, variety and vintage, as well as the passion of the people who make it.

VINTAGE 2006
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot

AROMA
Diverse, yet complementary aromas include black raspberry, cedar, tar, black pepper, coffee and plum.

TASTE & MOUTHFEEL
The wine has a very rich, concentrated entry. Because of the warmth late in the growing season there is a juiciness that explodes with flavor. Very developed mid-palate with soft tannins give the wine a sort of oval shape in the mouth. The finish is packed with flavors of berry and nutmeg. Good acidity stretches out the finish giving this wine a beautiful horizontal character that is texturally fascinating.

PURCHASE 2006 TRIBUTE

LIBRARY	AROMA	TASTE & MOUTHFEEL	VINTAGE BLEND	CELLARING
v.2005 [tasting note]	blackberry, nutmeg, plum, black licorice, tar, dark chocolate and a sweet earthiness	Finely textured, chalky entry. soft, polished tannins. balanced and complimentary tannins and acids.	75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot;	8-10 years
v.2004 [tasting note]	cedar, black cherry, nutmeg, tobacco, smoke, forest	Soft tannins provide velvety grip. long, smooth finish. flavors of berry, bittersweet chocolate and spiciness.	85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot	6-10 years
v.2003 [tasting note]	blackberry, chocolate, black pepper, coffee, tobacco and black licorice	Velvety fine grain tannins. the mid palete melts in your mouth. flavors of cocoa, berry and coffee. firm finish	69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot	9-12 years
v.2002 [tasting note]	cassis, coffee, blackberry, black olive with nuances of tobacco, licorice and earth.	Rich concentration and velvety tannins. with flavors of berry, jam, olive and coffee. long, balanced finish.	51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc, 21% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot	7-8 years
v.2001 [tasting note]	blackberry, plum, boysenberry with layers of coffee, toast, and spicy oak	Big tannins are perfectly integrated throughout the wine. Fleshy and long on the palate.	80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot	10-15 years

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