2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: The top wine, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is a smaller cuvée of 243 cases. Aged 20 months in 62% new French oak, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is dense and full-bodied with deep blackberry and cassis flavors, ripe tannin...

Wine Spectator, 92 points: Ripe and smooth, with a supple texture supporting dark berry, black currant and savory spice flavors that extend into a long, deep finish. Offers intensity and presence. Drink now through 2020. 125 cases imported. –HS

jamessuckling.com, 90 points: Fascinating aromas of dried flowers and dark currants. Full to medium body with bright fruit and a delicate finish. Turns to chocolate and sweet tobacco. Drink now.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 98 points: Of the three Beckstoffer Vineyards, it’s pretty much a joyride as to which one readers may prefer. The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane moves more toward the wet rock, blueberry, raspberry fruit spectrum, but...

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...

jamessuckling.com, 95 points: I love the purity of fruit in this red with dark berry, raspberry and fresh mint character. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a long, stylish finish. Very impressive for the vintage. Drink or hold. Best ever from here.

jamessuckling.com, 97 points: Subtle aromas of crushed berries and tile. Mushrooms. Almost dusty. Full to medium body, powdery tannins and mouthfeel. Bright acidity that gives the wine beautiful and enticing freshness. Gentle and ethereal red. The...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: 93+ From one of the great historic vineyards of Northern California, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Vineyard, like all of the remaining Cabernet Sauvignons, is aged in 100% new French oak for two years prior to...

Wine Spectator, 94 points: The jazzy oak coats flavors of espresso, vanilla bean, mocha and tobacco amid velvety blueberry, cassis and berry pie notes, ending with a long, broad, full-bodied aftertaste. Drink now through 2028. 212 cases made. –JL

jamessuckling.com, 97 points: Subtle aromas of crushed berries and tile. Mushrooms. Almost dusty. Full to medium body, powdery tannins and mouthfeel. Bright acidity that gives the wine beautiful and enticing freshness. Gentle and ethereal red. The...

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...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: The sensational 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard The O.G. boasts classic notes of crème de cassis, licorice, incense and a whiff of new oak. Full-bodied with ripe tannin, adequate acidity and...