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2012 Cameron Hughes Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 535 Heimark
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Rich and savory, with aromas of ripe blueberry and graphite – the warmth of Calistoga really comes through here. On the palate, this is a dark, lush, brooding wine. Incredible density and structure, with beautifully integrated tannins and a strong blueberry element that comes back at the finish.
Style: Full, Bold
Flavors: Blackberry, Blueberry, Mocha, Savory
Cam Confidential
Lot 535 is sourced from the amazing Heimark Vineyard in Calistoga, located 1400 ft up with perfect southern exposure. Do a quick search in Google shopping and check out the prices and scores for the wines sourced from here – $150/bottle, and nary a score from Parker under 94 points for an entire decade. There is seriously fabulous dirt at this revered cult vineyard.
Vinification
Online price: $29
Vintage: 2012
Appellation: Napa Valley 100%
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol by volume: 15.1%
Production: 700
Drink/Hold: Now through 2029
Style: Full, Bold
Flavors: Blackberry, Blueberry, Mocha, Savory
Cam Confidential
Lot 535 is sourced from the amazing Heimark Vineyard in Calistoga, located 1400 ft up with perfect southern exposure. Do a quick search in Google shopping and check out the prices and scores for the wines sourced from here – $150/bottle, and nary a score from Parker under 94 points for an entire decade. There is seriously fabulous dirt at this revered cult vineyard.
Vinification
Online price: $29
Vintage: 2012
Appellation: Napa Valley 100%
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol by volume: 15.1%
Production: 700
Drink/Hold: Now through 2029