Jaffe Estate
The 2006 Jaffe Estate Metamorphosis Cabernet Sauvignon opens with generous aromas of blackberry, cherry, anise, almond, gingerbread and vanilla. Supple tannins extend from the palate entry to the finish without showing a rough edge. Polish and balance is the theme for this delicious wine. The savory entry delights with ripe, juicy flavors of black cherry, raspberry, and red currant. The finish is extended by a harmonious suggestion of vanilla and spice. This is a thoroughly contemporary bottling made in a traditional style which reinterprets qualities that made Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon famous: balance, elegance, restraint and longevity.
Wine Advocate
The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Metamorphosis is a seductive, lush effort made from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. It exhibits abundant aromas of licorice, blackberries, and currants along with supple tannins, plenty of spice, and a lush, heady, ripe personality. Enjoy it over the next 7-10 years. Score: 89 - Robert Parker, December 2009.
