Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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There are 9 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Heather Wall rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

A nice California Cabernet with all the signature characteristics: red and black berries, cassis, graphite, vanilla, warming alcohol, and a lift of mint. The tannins are youthful and the acidity medium. The length is good with a cherry spice finish. I've enjoyed previous vintages a little more given the $27 price tag. Enjoy with grilled red meat, BBQ beef ribs.
Tasted: March 2015

Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A nice full bodied Cab, aromas of vanilla, cassis, berries and spice. Flavours carry through on the palate. A great steak wine!

Shelley Harris rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Vanilla, berry and smoky overtones followed by a distinct spicy taste. This wine would serve very well with an grilled Asian-flavoured butterflied leg of lamb, in a marinade comprised of hoisin sauce, chili paste, garlic and ginger.

Monique Sosa rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Very berry, minty and a touch of sweet smoke and baking spices. Smooth medium-light tannins, decent acidity, medium body and medium-longish finish. This wine holds all the typical attributes of a California 'King Cab.' Enjoy with honey/maple glazed bbq meats for a sweet smokey wine food pair treat!

Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Spice, leather, ripe plum and cherry, and violets make up the aroma, as well as a very slight vegetal aspect. The taste is tart red and black cherry, with medium+ acidity, well balanced round tannins, and some spiciness. The finish is long and dominated by spicy black cherry. Pair with BBQ steak.

Matt Steeves rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Dark fruits, sour cherry, vanilla, leather, and herbs on the nose. The palate is dry with nice acidity followed by tart berry and sour cherry notes. Tasted February 2015. 88 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca

Sean O'Regan rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Medium ruby purple, the nose is spicy with black currant and green leaf and a bit of violet. Medium body, bright acidity and fine tannins with currant, sour cherry, herb and spice on the long finish. Nice sipper or for when pizza or burgers are on the menu.

Craig Kuziemsky rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Red fruit and oak on the nose and palate with vanillla and cinnamon also featuring on the taste. Classic Napa Valley cabernet.

Louise Wilson rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

This full bodied wine offers opulent black fruit framed by toasty oak. Great value from this king of grapes. Proudly serve alongside grilled strip loin and sautéd mushrooms. Enjoy through 2019. Tasted Oct 2014.

Natalie's Review

Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: A balanced, elegant Californian Cabernet at a reasonable price. Classic aromas of blackcurrant and cassis. Pair with hamburgers or steak. Mocha and savoury, meaty note with blackcurrant and cassis. Very dry, deep and long. Drink: 2014-2018. 135145 14% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. August 8, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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