Fat, rich, powerful, concentrated, deep and youthful, the wine shows a lot of oak at the moment. Once past the espresso and vanilla components, there is a sweetness and fresh quality to the blackberries and black cherry fruits, with a hint of licorice and dark chocolate to wrap things up. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2012&wine=Kongsgaard%20Cabernet%20Sauvignon

Aged in Darnajou barrels, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is filled with lavish, extroverted scents of sweet vanillin, lead pencil shavings, blackberries, blackcurrants, licorice and camphor. This gorgeous effort is very much in keeping with this showy, ostentatious vintage. Drink now through 2030.- RP

A gorgeous young Cabernet that is rich, plush, layered and persistent, with a mix of blackberry, currant, licorice, red candy and light cedary oak. The expressive finish sails on, revealing greater depth and persistence, complemented by firm, gripping tannins. Drink now through 2030. 180 cases made. — JL