2006 Dana Estates "Helms Vineyard" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L - OWC)

Bid on this magnum of 2006 Dana Estates "Helms Vineyard" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L) (OWC - 94RP, 92ST) in original wood. Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard possesses the vintage’s structure and power. While this vintage is more irregular than the 2005, it has a tendency to produce more masculine-styled wines with loads of concentration, but less charm and finesse (at least at this stage). The 2006s are somewhat reminiscent of the 1996s, which followed the brilliant years of 1994 and 1995. The deep ruby/purple-hued 2006 Helms Vineyard cuvee offers subtle notes of spicy oak intermixed with forest floor and new oak. It exhibits a powerful, dense, rich finish, but overall is less evolved than the seemingly more complex 2005. (RP)" (12/2008)