2005
NAPA VALLEY
Coach Insignia, Cabernet Sauvignon
The Coach Insignia honors our family's tradition of craftsmanship, first represented in fine automobiles of the 20th century with Body by Fisher and now in Fisher Vineyards' wines of the 21st century. The Coach Insignia Cabernet represents the pinnacle of our winemaking craft, comprised of the finest selected lots of Bordeaux varietals from our Napa Valley Estate.
Tasting Notes
The 2005 Coach Insignia boasts deep garnet color with opulent aromas of black cherry, blackberries and candied violet. The palate is full, showing plum and casis, accented by layer of espresso-like fine grain tannin. With time in the glass the wine continues to open, evolving to express further nuanced aromas of tobacco leaf and dark cacao powder.
- Whitney Fisher, Winemaker
Production Notes
- Malolactic fermentation in barrel
- 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 2% Merlot
- Aged 23 months in 100% French Oak (80% new)
- Alcohol by volume 14.7%
- Bottle date: September 2007
- 2,500 cases produced
Review
Red-ruby. Aromas of black cherry, mocha, exotic spices and chocolatey oak. Juicy, intense and rather high-pitched, with a fine grain to the raspberry, redcurrant, mineral and spice flavors. Youthfully tight and serious Cabernet, finishing with a lovely subtle lingering sweetness and an attractive light touch. The tannins dust the front teeth.
- Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
Vintages Produced
(Notes available on recent vintages)
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
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