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Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Wine Review

Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

North Coast, California, United States

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Toasted Head

Agent: Arterra Wines Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A supple, smooth, full-bodied Californian Cabernet that's barrel aged in barrels that have fire-toasted heads (ends) to add extra toastiness and smoky flavours in the wine. Aromas of black fruit and oak. Pair with prime rib.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued ribs.

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This Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 was reviewed on September 13, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Marco Giovanetti rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Aromas of black fruit such as black plum, cassis and cherry, smoke with gunwpoder and mocha notes. In the mouth, full body, good acidity. The wine showing flavors of green pepper, ripe dark fruits. Medium lenght and finale.
The name 'Toasted Head' derives from the winery's method of charring its barrels, specifically the tops and bottoms as well as the staves (long slates on the sides) to lend much more toasty, smoky aromas to the wine. This full-bodied Californian red wine is matured for 18-20 months in a both French and American oak barrels. - Community Wine Reviews

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