October 2006 Wine Tasting Notes:
2005 JanKris Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles.
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Tasted approximately
two months after bottling. Deep ruby color with purple hues. The nose opens with an oak note and dense aromas of currant, cherry and raspberry backed by notes of clove and nutmeg follow. The palate is replete with blackberry and cherry. Blackberry, cherry and a strawberry note make up the medium finish. A silky mid-palate of bold tannins, appropriate acids and alcohol make for a balanced structure. |
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RWB Score: 89+ breakdown 13.9% Alcohol $9.99 Retail (from winery); 2,800 cases produced |
Broad nose and palate with distinct fruit make for a balanced wine. A bit more graceful and less gamey than the 2004 vintage. The fruit dominate and tannins are better poised to allow this wine evolve over the next five years. Expect a fruit forward, hearty wine with age that will pair well with a broad spectrum of meat dishes. |
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Detail
Composition: As in previous years, 84.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.3% Cabernet Franc, 6.3% Petit Verdot. Harvested at approximately 25 Brix, and aged approximately 10 months in 100% neutral oak barrels.
The formula for this great value wine remains constant from year to year: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (which typically shows black currant, blackberry and black cherry flavors) backed by Cabernet Franc (which usually expresses raspberry, cherry, plum, strawberry, and floral notes of violet as well as spice) and Petite Verdot. The latter has always been a minor component of Bordeaux blends - in France and California. It is typically a rich purple color with firm tannins and adds a spicy and exotic floral element to wines.
The 2005 year saw an increase in crops over the preceding years. The year was generally cool and is being compared to the acclaimed 1997 vintage. The long and cool growing season without heat spikes resulted in fruit with good extraction but lower sugar levels. The slow ripening of the fruit is expected to make for elegance and balance in the wines of this vintage.
Established in 1990 by Mark and Paula Gendron, JanKris Winery is named after their two daughters January and Kristin. The tasting room and a portion of their vineyards are in west side of the Paso Robles appellation. The winemaking philosophy binding all JanKris wines is the motto of "Fruit-forward wines with soft tannins". Another notable characteristic of JanKris wines is their price point: All their wines are below $20, making them excellent values.
Three JanKris properties, comprising the 170 acre estate, are located both in the west ('Templeton Gap') and east portions of the Paso Robles AVA. Grapes grown are: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merolt, Mourvedre, Petite Syrah, Petite Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah, Viognier and Zinfandel. Sourced form old vines, JanKris wines combine the characteristics of more dense extraction and fuller body of eastern Paso wines and the age worthiness of wines from the western part of the AVA, JanKris makes varietal wines and Cal-Ital styled blends such as the Picaro and crossover blends like the Crossfire, (blending the Bordeaux varietals Cabernet, Merlot and with the Rhône Syrah grape).
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