My last of these. This was showing particularly great. I tend to love the '12 Napa vintage generally, and this is a great example. Feels cool, reserved, elegant but also hedonistic in its own way. Quite fresh and incisive too. 93+pts. Worth seeking out.
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A bit underwhelming, not quite as good as the Cab Franc. However, this was much better on the 3rd day - everything more relaxed and in focus. I guess this really would benefit from a few more years of bottle age to settle better. Am surprised that it held up so very well on day 3 - wasn't faded at all, and nothing awry - better in every respect (Vacuum sealed bottle in refrigerator during that time).
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This was very expressive and balanced, always solid. I think I prefer it to their Cab Franc on most vintages (other than '07 which was on a much higher level). Held up very well even on the 3rd day.
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Deep dark center, no signs of age. Overall macerated dark fruits (plums and black cherries), Rutherford dust, integrated oak, Good finish. Excellent WH Cabernet, good now but has potential for improvement over the next year or so.
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8/22/2023 - pdadams66 Likes this wine: 91 Points
In excellent shape. Rounded blackcurrant and plums, rich mouth feel. Very good length. Drinking well now, but will go for another 3-5 years.
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2/26/2021 - John McCabe wrote: 93 Points
My last of these. This was showing particularly great. I tend to love the '12 Napa vintage generally, and this is a great example. Feels cool, reserved, elegant but also hedonistic in its own way. Quite fresh and incisive too. 93+pts. Worth seeking out.
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7/27/2020 - John McCabe wrote: 91 Points
A bit underwhelming, not quite as good as the Cab Franc.
However, this was much better on the 3rd day - everything more relaxed and in focus. I guess this really would benefit from a few more years of bottle age to settle better. Am surprised that it held up so very well on day 3 - wasn't faded at all, and nothing awry - better in every respect (Vacuum sealed bottle in refrigerator during that time).
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5/10/2020 - John McCabe wrote: 93 Points
This was very expressive and balanced, always solid. I think I prefer it to their Cab Franc on most vintages (other than '07 which was on a much higher level). Held up very well even on the 3rd day.
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4/6/2020 - pdadams66 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep dark center, no signs of age.
Overall macerated dark fruits (plums and black cherries), Rutherford dust, integrated oak, Good finish.
Excellent WH Cabernet, good now but has potential for improvement over the next year or so.
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