2012 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Community Tasting Note

Matt Scott Likes this wine:

96 Points

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 - She is back with an unrelenting vengeance. First off, this is the best entry-level Napa Cabernet that you will find. The fruit and polish are hypnotizing, with blueberry, Turkish coffee, shaved coconut, melted fudge and Indian spice, ending with flower shop. The nose is exuberant, yet the palate is absolutely suave and demure. Silky tannin and every level of the behaved palate is evident. Decanted for two hours. Drink 2017 - 2034.

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Comment posted by wineotim:

6/15/2015 5:02:00 PM - Matt, you gave the '09 Leoville Barton 95 points. You rated the Hall 96 points. I have had both bottles too, are you sure you got the right Hall wine?
Comment posted by Matt Scott:

6/16/2015 2:23:00 PM - I just read your tasting note on the '12 and it honestly sounds more like the '11. When I had this it was decanted for three hours and loaded with nuance and dimension. It was very surprising. Did you decant? Maybe an off bottle?
The '09 Barton was a stunner.
Comment posted by wineotim:

6/16/2015 2:49:00 PM - I am sure I drank the '12 Hall. I bought this based on CT reviews like yours. I did decant. Very disappointed. $40 USD can buy a heck of a Bordeaux.
Comment posted by Matt Scott:

6/16/2015 6:10:00 PM - ...Especially in terms of '09 and '10 Bordeaux. I can't believe all of the delicious values that I have come across.
Cheers!