2012 CABERNET, Magnum Napa Valley
A bold and balanced Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum, exhibiting aromas of cassis, earth, and mushroom accented with spice notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and tinder box.
♦ 90 Points, Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast Magazine - "Bold and lush in cranberry and dark chocolate, it’s also robust in black pepper and cedar."
♦ 90 Points, James Suckling - "A fresh and bright cabernet with mushroom, black currant and orange peel character. Full body, firm tannins and a crisp finish. Drink or hold."
Featured Recipes:
♦ Flat Iron Steak with Cocoa Nibs and Coffee Rub
♦ Salisbury steak with fingerling potato hash
*90 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine*
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2012
Varietal
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
Appellation
Napa Valley
Acid
5.7 g/L
pH
3.76
Aging
21 months in 60-gallon Allier and Center of France French oak barrels
Residual Sugar
DRY
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Enthusiast
90
Wine Profile
Awards
♦ Gold Medal - 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Winemaker Notes
A blend of fruit from some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon growing regions in Napa Valley, including our own Diamond Mountain District estate vineyard which surrounds the Castello. A touch of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec balance the rich dark fruit and tannins of the Cabernet, adding a vibrancy to its lush mouthfeel and lingering finish.
Food Pairing Notes
This bold yet well-balanced wine makes a perfect accompaniment to grilled meat dishes
Other Notes
Shows excellent aging potential for the next fifteen years.