2012 Red Wine from North Coast

Wine Enthusiast, 93 points: From an organically farmed estate vineyard in Chiles Valley operated by the same family for more than 40 years, this 87% Cabernet Sauvignon-13% Merlot has soul and structure, as well a stony minerality that compels...

Wine Spectator, 93 points: There’s a lot to like here, from the initial drive of earth- and graphite-laced blueberry, cassis and dried berry flavors to the touches of cedary oak and crushed rock minerality. A long version, with gripping tannins...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97 points: 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...

Wine Spectator, 94 points: Amazingly complex, dense and structured, with a framework of dusty, mineral-laced tannins and a similarly tight and dense core of flavors that echo the dark berry and earthy elements. Drink now through 2030. 270 cases...

Vinous, 98 points: The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Hershey Vineyard has developed into a round, sumptuous Howell Mountain wine with the soft contours and exceptional overall balance. Iron, sweet red cherry, plum, smoke and licorice meld...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points: The 2012 Estate Cuvee State Lane Vineyard, which is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot aged in a combination of mostly new French oak, but some Hungarian oak as well, represents 1,190 cases, or 50% of the production...

Wine Spectator, 96 points: Along with 2008, this is the best of the recent vintages. Dramatic, explosive flavors impart strength, personality and depth.—Robert Mondavi vertical (December 2015). Drink now through 2037. 7,269 cases made. –JL