Category: 2012

Eaglewood Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Eaglewood Cellars
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Rutherford
Retail Price: $35

Tasting Notes: The bouquet is a bit subdued, but hints at a lovely array of ripe red berry, black cherry and currant aromas lightly framed with mild oak. It is smooth and supple on the palate, displaying excellent balance, and builds in depth across the palate, with black currant, cherry, blackberry and plum flavors, and subtle spice notes in the background. A steely edge indicates firm tannins, but they are very well integrated.
Eaglewood Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Dierberg Drum Canyon Pinot Noir 2012

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Dierberg Drum Canyon
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2012
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $41.99

Tasting Notes: This is a beautifully balanced wine, having been aged 18 months in oak. On the nose, you will find black fruit and raspberry with notes of roasted coffee. On the palate, you will taste sweet smoke with blackberry, leading to a long, elegant finish with a delightful burst of fruit.
Dierberg Drum Canyon Pinot Noir 2012

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Clos Pegase, Mitsuko’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

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Clos Pegase, Mitsuko’s Vineyard
Fanciful Name: Mitsuko’s Vineyard
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Carneros
Retail Price: $35

Tasting Notes: This single-vineyard pinot noir, from the one of the coolest regions in Napa Valley, shows great color, with a spicy combination of red and black fruit. Plenty of structure and a balanced finish display its pedigree.
Clos Pegase, Mitsuko’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

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Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Chappellet Signature
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $45

Tasting Notes: Complex and satisfying, with plush fruits of black cherry and nuances of espresso and bittersweet chocolate. A great match with short ribs, veal dishes and hard cheeses.
Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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B.R. Cohn Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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B.R. Cohn
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $42

Tasting Notes: A blend of 67% Napa County, 33% Sonoma County. Rich, lush, generous cabernet showing nuances of both Napa and Sonoma. Classic currant notes, dark fruits, mocha, plum and well-integrated acidity and tannins for a full-bodied, smooth finish.
B.R. Cohn Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2012

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Trapiche Broquel
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Purple in color. Dark fruit plum nose. Plum, cherry, pepper flavors. Moderate tannins. Nice finish.
Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2012

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Tierra del Sol Malbec 2012

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Tierra del Sol
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: Blackberry and plum fill the bouquet, lightly framed with mild oak. Medium bodied and smooth, it possesses juicy blackberry and black cherry flavors. Soft tannins keep the wine inviting, and it has the structure and grip to easily handle grilled meats and vegetables.
Tierra del Sol Malbec 2012

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Fabre Montmayou Malbec 2012

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Fabre Montmayou
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Lujan de Cuyo
Retail Price: $28

Tasting Notes: All estate-grown fruit from 50-year-old vines in the Cuyo regions produces complex, full-bodied flavors. Light oak aging lets the rich, chewy, fruit shine through.
Fabre Montmayou Malbec 2012

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Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2012

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Dona Paula Estate
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Ugarteche
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: A rich yet pretty malbec, offering a more-controlled style of this big grape. This wine doesn’t offer any one over-the-top flavor, but rather a smooth and subtle unraveling of flavors from start to finish.
Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2012

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Catena Malbec 2012

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Catena
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Deep purple in color. Aroma of dark fruit. Plum and dark cherry flavors. Firm tannins with a long finish.
Catena Malbec 2012

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Catena Malbec 2012

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Catena
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $23

Tasting Notes: This malbec is rich and silky, with bold, dark fruit. The finish has a hint of leather and dark chocolate with a long, lingering finish. This wine definitely highlights the varietal beauty of malbec.
Catena Malbec 2012

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Vina Cobos Felino Malbec 2012

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Vina Cobos Felino
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $21

Tasting Notes: This Felino malbec carries a deep magenta hue and aromas of dark berries and anise. On the palate, intense, pure flavors of just-picked raspberries, black plum and graphite unfold in velvety layers. Exotic notes of ginger and white pepper carry through the mid-palate to intermingle with firm tannins and notes of cedar on the finish.
Vina Cobos Felino Malbec 2012

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