Many of the themes of the 2005 Charnu Cabernet Sauvignon are continued in the 2006 vintage. Hints of mocha and hazelnut accent the dark red fruits in the nose. Flavors of tobacco leaf, bramble fruits and compote combine to form a sweet core of the wine, while earthier notes of wet stone, sassafras and dust provide textural elements. The palate is seamless and suave with a dense entry and flowing middle. The wine culminates with precise tannins and a gradual, long finish. This wine will benefit from decanting at release, and will respond well to aging.