California
California is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world, known for producing exceptional wines that reflect the unique character of the region.
One of the most famous vineyards in California is the Napa Valley's Robert Mondavi Winery, which produces a range of high-quality red and white wines, including the Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, the Fumé Blanc Reserve, and the Chardonnay Reserve. The estate is committed to sustainable farming practices and is known for its focus on traditional winemaking techniques.
In California, there is also a strong focus on producing organic and biodynamic wines, with vineyards such as the Frog's Leap Winery and the Benziger Family Winery using these practices to produce exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
Overall, California is a region known for producing exceptional wines, with famous vineyards such as Harlan Estate, Dominus, Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Robert Mondavi and many others. With a focus on sustainable and organic farming practices, and a commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, wines from California are gaining increasing recognition and popularity among wine enthusiasts worldwide.
California
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£2,280.07 |
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Vinous (96)A gorgeous wine, the 2012 Pinot Noir is just starting to show the first signs of softening. Sweet tobacco, mint, crushed flowers, leather, pine and cedar all grace this mid-weight, exquisite Pinot Noir. Beautifully perfumed and light on its feet, the 2012 is all class. It is one of the early highlights in this vertical. Best of all, the 2012 has enough freshness and pedigree to drink well for many years to come. The growing season was marked by cool, late-ripening harvest and a naturally generous crop. In 2012, the weather was cooperative, cool and moderate during harvest, which was quite a contrast to the 2013-2017, all of which were more frenzied, winemaker Jeffrey Patterson adds. |
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California | 3 | 95 (VN) |
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£509.05 |
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Vinous (95)A rich, unctuous wine, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard possesses magnificent richness and depth. Today, the 2012 is quite open and opulent, in the classic style for the year. Sweet red cherry, plum, spice, mocha and new leather are all pushed forward in a sexy, voluptuous wine to drink over the next 10-15 years. This is a classic 2012 with plenty of near and medium term appeal. |
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California | 2 | 97 (WA) |
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£773.17 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Of the three Beckstoffer Vineyards, it’s pretty much a joyride as to which one readers may prefer. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard (readers may remember the 2002 merited a 100-point score) has a beautiful blueberry and blackberry fruit note, a hint of incense, charcoal, an opaque purple color, full-bodied opulence and again that first-growth quality, richness, complexity and intensity. I’m not sure this is as compelling as the 2002, but it’s not far away. This is a magnificent, multi-dimensional, skyscraper-like Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next 15-20 years. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£173.05 |
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Vinous (93)The 2012 Chardonnay Cuvée Agustina Richard Dinner Vineyard emerges from a single block on the eastern side of the property where the soils are a bit poorer. Butter, tropical fruit, orange blossom and apricot pit add texture to a voluptuous, racy Chardonnay supported by a sense of phenolic richness and structure that is impossible to miss. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£627.89 |
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Vinous (93)The 2012 Chardonnay Cuvée Agustina Richard Dinner Vineyard emerges from a single block on the eastern side of the property where the soils are a bit poorer. Butter, tropical fruit, orange blossom and apricot pit add texture to a voluptuous, racy Chardonnay supported by a sense of phenolic richness and structure that is impossible to miss. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,554.07 |
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The Paul Lato Il Padrino Bien Nacido Syrah 2012 is an exquisite vintage from the notable Californian vineyards of Santa Maria Valley. Expertly crafted by the esteemed winemaker, Paul Lato, this celebrated Syrah is renowned for its elegance, complexity and opulence. Lato, known as 'the godfather' of Central Coast California Syrah embodies skill and creativity in every bottle he produces. The 2012 Il Padrino is no exception, with a delicate harmonic blend of dense black fruit, licorice, and black pepper notes. The aging process in premium French oak barrels result in an alluring sense of balance and refined, silky tannins, providing a wine of lavish richness and profound depth. A testament to the exceptional terroir of Bien Nacido Vineyards, Paul Lato Il Padrino Bien Nacido Syrah 2012 stands as a paragon of fine wine, embodying the expressive and unparalleled flavours of California's Central Coast in every drop. |
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California | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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£2,032.87 |
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Vinous (97)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is stunningly beautiful, especially in the way it brings together intense, voluptuous fruit and structure. Racy and polished in the glass, the 2012 races across the palate with intense dark red stone fruit, spice, cedar, tobacco and floral notes, all in an energetic, vibrant style that suggests 25-30 years of aging will be a breeze. What a gorgeous wine this is. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£2,028.62 |
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James Suckling (100)This is incredibly complex and complete with white and black-truffle aromas, as well as wet earth and blackcurrants. Then, it changes to tobacco, cedar and wild forest fruit. Dazzling complexity in both the nose and palate. Full-bodied, yet tight and harmonious. The tannins melt into the wine. Drinkable now, but one for the cellar. This estate could one day rival Harlan, which shares its ownership. |
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California | 2 | 95 (VN) |
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£882.25 |
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Vinous (95)The darker side of Dr. Crane comes through in the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard. Raspberry jam wild flowers, menthol, licorice, dried herbs and smoke are all laced together in the glass. A dollop of Petit Verdot adds darkness, but at the end of the day, Dr. Crane can't be denied. No matter what, the 2012 still has plenty of the lift, silkiness and pure sensuality that distinguishes this site from so many others in St. Helena and Napa Valley. |
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California | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£725.09 |
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Wine Advocate (94)A stunner, the 2012 Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard sports an inky ruby/purple color to go with loads of back raspberry, cassis, licorice, toasted spice and sappy flowers. Deep, rich, full-bodied and textured, with good acidity keeping it honest, this bares more than a passing resemblance to a top-flight Cornas. It needs 2-3 years of cellaring and will keep for over a decade. |
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California | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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£1,216.87 |
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Vinous (93+)The 2012 Lytton Springs is quite reserved, compact and inward at this stage. There is good density and depth in the glass, but the elements aren't fully formed just yet. While most of Ridge's 2012s are quite open today, that is not at all the case with the Lytton Springs. The 2012 is going to need time. In 2012, Lytton Springs is 70% Zinfandel, 21% Petite Sirah, 7% Carignane and 4% Mataro (Mourvèdre). |
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California | 1 | 97+ (VN) |
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£2,618.86 |
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Vinous (97+)The 2012 is a racy, voluptuous Monte Bello built on a core of sweet red fruit, with striking perfume, silky tannins and fabulous overall balance. The 2012 is of course an infant, and the new oak is still evident. As Vinous readers know, Monte Bello is a wine that really should not be touched until its tenth birthday, and even that requires an optimistic view. The 2012 has been a consistently brilliant wine. Today, it is once again stellar. |
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California | 1 | 97+ (VN) |
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£1,394.44 |
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Vinous (97+)The 2012 is a racy, voluptuous Monte Bello built on a core of sweet red fruit, with striking perfume, silky tannins and fabulous overall balance. The 2012 is of course an infant, and the new oak is still evident. As Vinous readers know, Monte Bello is a wine that really should not be touched until its tenth birthday, and even that requires an optimistic view. The 2012 has been a consistently brilliant wine. Today, it is once again stellar. |
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California | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£1,132.87 |
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Vinous (95)The 2012 Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge Vineyard is arguably the most dense and compact of these Pinots. Here, it is the wine's structure that stands out most. Whereas most of the 2012 Rivers-Marie Pinots are drinking well right now, the Occidental Ridge is a wine that needs to be cellared for at least another year or two. Firm tannins support a salivating finish laced with dark red and blue tones fruit, crushed rocks and chalk. A dollop of whole clusters (10%) adds nuance. Readers who can find the Occidental Ridge should not hesitate, it is fabulous. |
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California | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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£670.84 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Very dense yet gently rendered fruit - has an effortless force to the palate. Pretty closed and clenched right now, but definitely has the substance of future greatness. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£2,332.84 |
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Experience the quintessence of elegance and refinement with the Schrader Assortment Case 2012. Carefully curated in the venerated vineyards of Napa Valley, this selection is the brainchild of esteemed producer, Fred Schrader. Known for invoking the meticulous handcrafting techniques of French tradition, the Schrader Assortment Case of 2012 epitomises the winery's commitment to quality. Within this prestigious case, discerning connoisseurs will find a stunning representation of Cabernet Sauvignon, each endowed with distinctive, nuanced characteristics. Rich with complex aromas and a robust finish, the wines express the terroir-sourced superiority native to their birthplace. Unforgettably opulent, each sip unveils layers of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and a sophisticated spice undertone. A testament to Schrader's mastery, this Assortment Case 2012 is indeed a delectable feast for the senses. Indulge in this unparalleled collection and lose yourself in the reverence and sophistication of Schrader's exceptional craft. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,788.41 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Another compelling, perfect wine is the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer to Kalon Vineyard Old Sparky. This is Clone 4 and Clone 6, as well as Clone 337, blended together from the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, aged in 100% new Darnajou barrels. For whatever reason, this wine seems to show more chocolate, espresso roast, barbecue smoke, dense blackberry and blueberry fruit and enormous body with not a touch of heaviness or astringency. This is a fabulous offering. It should drink well for 20-25 years. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£10,729.79 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Another perfect wine is the 2012 Screaming Eagle which checks in as 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. While just as good as the 2013, it’s made in a very different style and has a lush, opulent, sexy profile as well as the hallmark crème de cassis, white flowers, graphite and spice. With a silky, full-bodied, seamless texture, incredible complexity, ultra-fine tannin, and blockbuster length, this quintessential Screaming Eagle will continue drinking beautifully for 20-25 years. |
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California | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£5,163.73 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2012 Second Flight kicks things up a notch. Dense, layered and voluptuous in the glass, the Second Flight impresses for its breadth and volume. Although only recently bottled, the 2012 nevertheless shows superb depth and tons of pure personality. |
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California | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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£2,616.29 |
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Vinous (93+)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is striking. Silky, nuanced and exceptionally polished, the 2012 possesses notable purity, with gorgeous aromatics and notable energy. Hints of anise, savory herbs, iron, smoke and tobacco develop in the glass, but the flavors remain quite primary. This is a rare 2012 that is going to need time to fully come together. A dollop of Petit Verdot rounds out the blend. Today, the Estate is not as exuberant as it was last year, most likely the result of its recent bottling. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£375.20 |
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In the realm of fine wines, the Silver Oak Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 is a distinguished masterpiece that impresses even the most discerning connoisseur. This exquisite delight hails from Napa Valley, California, famed for its optimal grape-growing conditions. The vintners, Silver Oak Cellars, are renowned for their expertise in cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, deepening its flavours through careful oak maturation. Each sip of the Silver Oak Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 unravels a symphony of flavours, starting with enticing notes of cassis, blackberry, and violets, streaming into a lavish mid-palate saturated with cardamom, cocoa, and graphite. This extraordinary wine poised between opulence and structure guarantees a delightfully long finish, enhancing the overall sensual experience. Meticulous hand-harvesting, barrelling in American oak, and devotion to sustainable practices attest to the undiminished dedication Silver Oak pours into every bottle, underscoring its steadfast reputation in the world of fine wine. |
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California | 1 | 100 |
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£4,051.21 |
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3 x 100 point (Wine Advocate) Touche Syrah 2012 75cl 3 x 100 point (Wine Advocate) Rattrapante Grenache 2012 75cl |
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California | 1 | - |
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£3,814.81 |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,018.09 |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,935.14 |
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California | 1 | - |
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£5,596.45 |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,669.24 |
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Wine Advocate (100)My favorite in the blind-tasted lineup extending from 2010 through 2020 was the opulent yet concentrated and impeccably structured 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. It boasts classic scents of cherries and cassis on the nose, with touches of vanilla and wood spice adding nuance on the medium to full-bodied palate. Imbued with tremendous intensity, the supple tannins and ripe acids necessary for aging and a long, complex finish, this wine truly has it all. |
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California | 3 | 94 (WA) |
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£1,063.24 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Fay Vineyard boasts loads of black cherry and black raspberry fruit, a floral characteristic common to this terroir, a beautiful deep ruby/purple color, sweet tannin and a dramatic, lush, Margaux-like finish. This is sexy, lush, full-throttle wine to drink over the next 10-15 years. |
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California | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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£876.83 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 reveals more oak on the nose, but is a much deeper, richer, fuller wine than the S.L.V. Dense ruby/purple to the rim, beautiful blackberry and cassis fruit, cedar wood, toast and earth jump from the glass. Full-bodied and layered, but with nothing out of balance, this is probably the strongest Cask 23 since the glory years of the mid-80s. Look for this wine to drink well young, yet age effortlessly for 25 years. |
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California | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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£1,330.84 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 reveals more oak on the nose, but is a much deeper, richer, fuller wine than the S.L.V. Dense ruby/purple to the rim, beautiful blackberry and cassis fruit, cedar wood, toast and earth jump from the glass. Full-bodied and layered, but with nothing out of balance, this is probably the strongest Cask 23 since the glory years of the mid-80s. Look for this wine to drink well young, yet age effortlessly for 25 years. |
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California | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£1,868.00 |
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Vinous (96)A gorgeous wine, the 2012 Pinot Noir is just starting to show the first signs of softening. Sweet tobacco, mint, crushed flowers, leather, pine and cedar all grace this mid-weight, exquisite Pinot Noir. Beautifully perfumed and light on its feet, the 2012 is all class. It is one of the early highlights in this vertical. Best of all, the 2012 has enough freshness and pedigree to drink well for many years to come. The growing season was marked by cool, late-ripening harvest and a naturally generous crop. In 2012, the weather was cooperative, cool and moderate during harvest, which was quite a contrast to the 2013-2017, all of which were more frenzied, winemaker Jeffrey Patterson adds. |
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California | 3 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£421.00 |
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Vinous (95)A rich, unctuous wine, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard possesses magnificent richness and depth. Today, the 2012 is quite open and opulent, in the classic style for the year. Sweet red cherry, plum, spice, mocha and new leather are all pushed forward in a sexy, voluptuous wine to drink over the next 10-15 years. This is a classic 2012 with plenty of near and medium term appeal. |
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California | 2 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£641.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Of the three Beckstoffer Vineyards, it’s pretty much a joyride as to which one readers may prefer. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard (readers may remember the 2002 merited a 100-point score) has a beautiful blueberry and blackberry fruit note, a hint of incense, charcoal, an opaque purple color, full-bodied opulence and again that first-growth quality, richness, complexity and intensity. I’m not sure this is as compelling as the 2002, but it’s not far away. This is a magnificent, multi-dimensional, skyscraper-like Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next 15-20 years. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£141.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2012 Chardonnay Cuvée Agustina Richard Dinner Vineyard emerges from a single block on the eastern side of the property where the soils are a bit poorer. Butter, tropical fruit, orange blossom and apricot pit add texture to a voluptuous, racy Chardonnay supported by a sense of phenolic richness and structure that is impossible to miss. |
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California | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£504.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2012 Chardonnay Cuvée Agustina Richard Dinner Vineyard emerges from a single block on the eastern side of the property where the soils are a bit poorer. Butter, tropical fruit, orange blossom and apricot pit add texture to a voluptuous, racy Chardonnay supported by a sense of phenolic richness and structure that is impossible to miss. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,263.00 |
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The Paul Lato Il Padrino Bien Nacido Syrah 2012 is an exquisite vintage from the notable Californian vineyards of Santa Maria Valley. Expertly crafted by the esteemed winemaker, Paul Lato, this celebrated Syrah is renowned for its elegance, complexity and opulence. Lato, known as 'the godfather' of Central Coast California Syrah embodies skill and creativity in every bottle he produces. The 2012 Il Padrino is no exception, with a delicate harmonic blend of dense black fruit, licorice, and black pepper notes. The aging process in premium French oak barrels result in an alluring sense of balance and refined, silky tannins, providing a wine of lavish richness and profound depth. A testament to the exceptional terroir of Bien Nacido Vineyards, Paul Lato Il Padrino Bien Nacido Syrah 2012 stands as a paragon of fine wine, embodying the expressive and unparalleled flavours of California's Central Coast in every drop. |
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California | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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£1,662.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is stunningly beautiful, especially in the way it brings together intense, voluptuous fruit and structure. Racy and polished in the glass, the 2012 races across the palate with intense dark red stone fruit, spice, cedar, tobacco and floral notes, all in an energetic, vibrant style that suggests 25-30 years of aging will be a breeze. What a gorgeous wine this is. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£1,682.50 |
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James Suckling (100)This is incredibly complex and complete with white and black-truffle aromas, as well as wet earth and blackcurrants. Then, it changes to tobacco, cedar and wild forest fruit. Dazzling complexity in both the nose and palate. Full-bodied, yet tight and harmonious. The tannins melt into the wine. Drinkable now, but one for the cellar. This estate could one day rival Harlan, which shares its ownership. |
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California | 2 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£732.00 |
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Vinous (95)The darker side of Dr. Crane comes through in the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard. Raspberry jam wild flowers, menthol, licorice, dried herbs and smoke are all laced together in the glass. A dollop of Petit Verdot adds darkness, but at the end of the day, Dr. Crane can't be denied. No matter what, the 2012 still has plenty of the lift, silkiness and pure sensuality that distinguishes this site from so many others in St. Helena and Napa Valley. |
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California | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
£585.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)A stunner, the 2012 Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard sports an inky ruby/purple color to go with loads of back raspberry, cassis, licorice, toasted spice and sappy flowers. Deep, rich, full-bodied and textured, with good acidity keeping it honest, this bares more than a passing resemblance to a top-flight Cornas. It needs 2-3 years of cellaring and will keep for over a decade. |
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California | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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£982.00 |
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Vinous (93+)The 2012 Lytton Springs is quite reserved, compact and inward at this stage. There is good density and depth in the glass, but the elements aren't fully formed just yet. While most of Ridge's 2012s are quite open today, that is not at all the case with the Lytton Springs. The 2012 is going to need time. In 2012, Lytton Springs is 70% Zinfandel, 21% Petite Sirah, 7% Carignane and 4% Mataro (Mourvèdre). |
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California | 1 | 97+ (VN) |
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£2,161.00 |
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Vinous (97+)The 2012 is a racy, voluptuous Monte Bello built on a core of sweet red fruit, with striking perfume, silky tannins and fabulous overall balance. The 2012 is of course an infant, and the new oak is still evident. As Vinous readers know, Monte Bello is a wine that really should not be touched until its tenth birthday, and even that requires an optimistic view. The 2012 has been a consistently brilliant wine. Today, it is once again stellar. |
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California | 1 | 97+ (VN) |
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£1,146.00 |
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Vinous (97+)The 2012 is a racy, voluptuous Monte Bello built on a core of sweet red fruit, with striking perfume, silky tannins and fabulous overall balance. The 2012 is of course an infant, and the new oak is still evident. As Vinous readers know, Monte Bello is a wine that really should not be touched until its tenth birthday, and even that requires an optimistic view. The 2012 has been a consistently brilliant wine. Today, it is once again stellar. |
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California | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£912.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2012 Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge Vineyard is arguably the most dense and compact of these Pinots. Here, it is the wine's structure that stands out most. Whereas most of the 2012 Rivers-Marie Pinots are drinking well right now, the Occidental Ridge is a wine that needs to be cellared for at least another year or two. Firm tannins support a salivating finish laced with dark red and blue tones fruit, crushed rocks and chalk. A dollop of whole clusters (10%) adds nuance. Readers who can find the Occidental Ridge should not hesitate, it is fabulous. |
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California | 1 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
£543.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Very dense yet gently rendered fruit - has an effortless force to the palate. Pretty closed and clenched right now, but definitely has the substance of future greatness. |
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California | 1 | - |
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£1,928.00 |
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Experience the quintessence of elegance and refinement with the Schrader Assortment Case 2012. Carefully curated in the venerated vineyards of Napa Valley, this selection is the brainchild of esteemed producer, Fred Schrader. Known for invoking the meticulous handcrafting techniques of French tradition, the Schrader Assortment Case of 2012 epitomises the winery's commitment to quality. Within this prestigious case, discerning connoisseurs will find a stunning representation of Cabernet Sauvignon, each endowed with distinctive, nuanced characteristics. Rich with complex aromas and a robust finish, the wines express the terroir-sourced superiority native to their birthplace. Unforgettably opulent, each sip unveils layers of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and a sophisticated spice undertone. A testament to Schrader's mastery, this Assortment Case 2012 is indeed a delectable feast for the senses. Indulge in this unparalleled collection and lose yourself in the reverence and sophistication of Schrader's exceptional craft. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,485.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Another compelling, perfect wine is the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer to Kalon Vineyard Old Sparky. This is Clone 4 and Clone 6, as well as Clone 337, blended together from the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, aged in 100% new Darnajou barrels. For whatever reason, this wine seems to show more chocolate, espresso roast, barbecue smoke, dense blackberry and blueberry fruit and enormous body with not a touch of heaviness or astringency. This is a fabulous offering. It should drink well for 20-25 years. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£8,932.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Another perfect wine is the 2012 Screaming Eagle which checks in as 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. While just as good as the 2013, it’s made in a very different style and has a lush, opulent, sexy profile as well as the hallmark crème de cassis, white flowers, graphite and spice. With a silky, full-bodied, seamless texture, incredible complexity, ultra-fine tannin, and blockbuster length, this quintessential Screaming Eagle will continue drinking beautifully for 20-25 years. |
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California | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£4,284.00 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2012 Second Flight kicks things up a notch. Dense, layered and voluptuous in the glass, the Second Flight impresses for its breadth and volume. Although only recently bottled, the 2012 nevertheless shows superb depth and tons of pure personality. |
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California | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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£2,161.00 |
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Vinous (93+)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is striking. Silky, nuanced and exceptionally polished, the 2012 possesses notable purity, with gorgeous aromatics and notable energy. Hints of anise, savory herbs, iron, smoke and tobacco develop in the glass, but the flavors remain quite primary. This is a rare 2012 that is going to need time to fully come together. A dollop of Petit Verdot rounds out the blend. Today, the Estate is not as exuberant as it was last year, most likely the result of its recent bottling. |
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California | 3 | - |
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£310.00 |
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In the realm of fine wines, the Silver Oak Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 is a distinguished masterpiece that impresses even the most discerning connoisseur. This exquisite delight hails from Napa Valley, California, famed for its optimal grape-growing conditions. The vintners, Silver Oak Cellars, are renowned for their expertise in cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, deepening its flavours through careful oak maturation. Each sip of the Silver Oak Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 unravels a symphony of flavours, starting with enticing notes of cassis, blackberry, and violets, streaming into a lavish mid-palate saturated with cardamom, cocoa, and graphite. This extraordinary wine poised between opulence and structure guarantees a delightfully long finish, enhancing the overall sensual experience. Meticulous hand-harvesting, barrelling in American oak, and devotion to sustainable practices attest to the undiminished dedication Silver Oak pours into every bottle, underscoring its steadfast reputation in the world of fine wine. |
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California | 1 | 100 |
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£3,356.00 |
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3 x 100 point (Wine Advocate) Touche Syrah 2012 75cl 3 x 100 point (Wine Advocate) Rattrapante Grenache 2012 75cl |
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California | 1 | - |
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£3,159.00 |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,375.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)My favorite in the blind-tasted lineup extending from 2010 through 2020 was the opulent yet concentrated and impeccably structured 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. It boasts classic scents of cherries and cassis on the nose, with touches of vanilla and wood spice adding nuance on the medium to full-bodied palate. Imbued with tremendous intensity, the supple tannins and ripe acids necessary for aging and a long, complex finish, this wine truly has it all. |
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California | 3 | 94 (WA) |
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£870.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Fay Vineyard boasts loads of black cherry and black raspberry fruit, a floral characteristic common to this terroir, a beautiful deep ruby/purple color, sweet tannin and a dramatic, lush, Margaux-like finish. This is sexy, lush, full-throttle wine to drink over the next 10-15 years. |
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California | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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£720.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 reveals more oak on the nose, but is a much deeper, richer, fuller wine than the S.L.V. Dense ruby/purple to the rim, beautiful blackberry and cassis fruit, cedar wood, toast and earth jump from the glass. Full-bodied and layered, but with nothing out of balance, this is probably the strongest Cask 23 since the glory years of the mid-80s. Look for this wine to drink well young, yet age effortlessly for 25 years. |
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California | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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£1,093.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23 reveals more oak on the nose, but is a much deeper, richer, fuller wine than the S.L.V. Dense ruby/purple to the rim, beautiful blackberry and cassis fruit, cedar wood, toast and earth jump from the glass. Full-bodied and layered, but with nothing out of balance, this is probably the strongest Cask 23 since the glory years of the mid-80s. Look for this wine to drink well young, yet age effortlessly for 25 years. |
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