Rosenthal The Malibu Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

The 2005 Rosenthal The Malibu Estate Cabernet Sauvignon happily follows in the footsteps of its illustrious predecessors. In fact, it may be the finest estate Cabernet to date. The 2005 Rosenthal The Malibu Estate Cabernet possesses the telltale inky black robe and haunting aromatics for which this estate’s Cabernet is renowned. Enticing aromas of blackberry, chocolate, and sandalwood well up from the glass to tantalize the nose. And in the mouth one finds caches of cassis, dark chocolate, mint and subtle spice, all of which unfold with aeration to offer layer upon layer of hedonistic pleasure. From the first sip, this intensely appetizing, elegantly wrought Cabernet offers the grateful imbiber superb balance, flavor and texture. Moreover, the 2005 Malibu Estate Cabernet Sauvignon finishes with a rich spice box finish that makes one beg for more. Alluring already, the newly released 2005 Rosenthal The Malibu Estate Cabernet will continue to mature beautifully for many more years to come. For optimal enjoyment, we suggest serving this knock-out Cabernet Sauvignon at cool room temperature (60º-66º F) after at least twenty minutes of aeration. Enjoy!

Since its release, Rosenthal’s The Malibu Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has served as a bellwether of conviviality and grace at table. Making its appearance at intimate Hollywood gatherings and exclusive restaurants across the country has placed The Malibu Estate Cabernet in the company of some of the tastiest and most imaginative meals in the land. However, one need not be intimated by this wine’s pedigree: The Malibu Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is no prima donna. Meat, cheese, and the more savory aspects of a meal all do great homage to this exuberant Cabernet. Consequently, roast leg of lamb, prepared Provencal style with garlic, olive oil and fresh rosemary, provides one of the tastiest accomplices to this exceptional wine. The pronounced flavor of the lamb melds with the full flavor of the wine to provide the perfect pairing. Tender cuts of beef, such as Filet Mignon and Châteaubriand, offer equally fine accompaniments that showcase the flavor and complexity of this wine. Buffalo Pot Roast, served with roasted root vegetables; duck breast, venison, spit roasted hens, and gourmet cheeses make excellent complements to the 2005 Rosenthal The Malibu Estate Cabernet, too. However, if all you want is a splendid Cabernet Sauvignon to drink unabashedly, the 2005 Rosenthal The Malibu Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the wine to drink, now and for years to come. Enjoy!

The Malibu Estate, the country home of George Rosenthal, continues to produce Southern California’s finest wines. In the 19th century, Los Angeles County was reputed to have been the leading producer of premium wine in California, but with the advent of phylloxera and Pierce’s Disease, followed by urban sprawl, wine production had nearly ceased in Los Angeles County and in much of Southern California as early as the 1950’s. Such was the unhappy state of wine affairs in and around Los Angeles until 1987, when George Rosenthal planted a prime portion of his Malibu ranch to European varietals and put Malibu and Los Angeles County back on California’s viticultural map. Others have followed suit in an attempt to emulate The Malibu Estate’s success, but none have thus far managed to fashion wines as compelling as Rosenthal’s The Malibu Estate. Critics have commented that The Malibu Estate has two distinct levels of wine: great and greater. And after two decades of splendid wines, it would be hard to argue against that summation. The estate’s low yields and small production make it difficult to turn out anything but the best. This winery fashions a delicious, ripe, succulent Merlot and an exceptional estate Cabernet Sauvignon that has become the winery’s claim to fame. Nonetheless, with Rosenthal’senviable record with red wines, it would be easy to lose sight of the fact that The Malibu Estate also produces southern California’s most compelling Chardonnay, albeit in small quantities. In fact, the estate’s Chardonnay may be California’s best kept secret. All of Rosenthal’s estate bottled wines are made using sustainable methods of agriculture and now bear the distinct Malibu Newton Canyon appellation. In addition to crafting superb wines under The Malibu Estate banner, Rosenthal is responsible for Surfrider, a special meritage bottling from the estate’s Malibu vineyards as well as a Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc from the Central Coast. Rosenthal Estate Wines donates a percentage of the profits from all Surfrider wines to the Surfrider Foundation, a grassroots, non-profit, environmental organization that is dedicated to protecting the oceans, waves, and beaches along the California coast. The force and vision behind Rosenthal Estate Wines is of course George Rosenthal. George has been a real estate developer, restaurant/hotel owner, movie mogul, and breeder of fine Andalusian horses. However, today, his primary passion is fashioning Rosenthal The Malibu Estate into a living, sustainable work of art. The artist in residence is French winemaker Christian Rougenet, who spares no expense in the pursuit of full throttle, highly extracted wines of distinction. At Rosenthal Estate Wines The Malibu Estate, the grapes are entirely handpicked from low yield vines and the resulting hand crafted wines are all aged in the finest French oak barrels. The estate’s red wines are bottled un-fined and un-filtered. Moreover, no wine is released until it is ready to drink, a practice that defies contemporary economic exigencies but aptly defines this estate’s commitment to quality.