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3.0 Ltr 2007 12C Cabernet Sauvignon

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMT

3.0 Ltr 2007 12C Cabernet Sauvignon
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3.0 Ltr 2009 12C Cabernet Sauvignon

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:01:00 GMT

3.0 Ltr 2009 12C Cabernet Sauvignon
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2009 1.5 ltr 12C Cabernet Sauvignon

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:57:00 GMT

2009 1.5 ltr 12C Cabernet Sauvignon
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2009 12C 750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:05:00 GMT

2009 12C 750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon
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COMMENTS FROM THEWINEMAKER - Mike Smith

2009 was thebeginning of a series of cooler growing seasons in Napa. Our welldrained site combined with old vine clone 7 vines handled itmarvelously. Crop yields were reduced early in the season due to alate start and gave us perfectly ripened fruit in mid October. Thisyear’s wine is like a combination of the 2007 and 2008 12C wines inthat it carries a belly full of fruit like the 2007 but also anenormous amount of perfectly ripened tannin like the 2008 for longterm aging. Dark ruby in the glass to the rim, aromas of dark redfruits, cassis, herbs of Provence and sandalwood emanate from theglass when swirled. On thepalate the above components are enveloped within a smooth and broadmid palate that remains fresh due to perfect natural aciditylevels. Where this wine measures up to the best in Napa Valleyis thefinish. The mouth feel and fruit concentration achieved fromold vine extract flows into a finish that is framed by wood spiceand tannin and lasts for minutes. Like the 2008, look for the 2009to drink well in its youth with a proper decant and it should hitits peak in 6-8 years and age for up to 15+ years in a coldcellar.

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3.0 Ltr 2008 12C Cabernet Sauvignon

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:49:00 GMT

3.0 Ltr 2008 12C Cabernet Sauvignon
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2008 12C 750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:18:00 GMT

2008 12C 750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon
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COMMENTSFROM THE WINEMAKER - Mike Smith

What a greatsophomore vintage for 12C. 2008's growing season allowed us toproduce a wine with great ripeness coupled with intense flavors andsmooth textures. Immediately noticeable are the intense dark rubyhues and soaring aromas of dark red fruits, minerality and subtlebarrel spice. When swirled in the glass, there is a sense of greatviscosity coming from this brooding wine as it releases even morecomplex layers of dark and red fruits such as sugar plums,blackberries and pure cassis. What makes this wine so amazing isits ability to combine elegance and finesse along with power whileremaining restrained and graceful. Like it's sibling in 2007, thefinish showcases the above elements and combines them withperfectly framed Rutherford Dusty tannins that glide into a finishthat leaves an impression on the palate for minutes. This wine willage effortlessly for 8 to 10 years but will drink well young with ashort decant for those who cannot wait that long!!

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