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2012 Martin Estate Premiere Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Terroir in a Bottle

Estate: Martin Estate

Region: Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, United States of America



Tasting Note:January 21, 2017

Deep and dark ruby red. Very muted to start on the nose. After a few hours came through with some blackberries, cassis and deep floral undertones. A dit of dust in the finish too. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) which needs a little more time to fully integrate. Muted palate as well to start but after hour three or so it started to open up with black fruits on the attack with plush and dark mid palate. Undertones of baking spices, like vanilla, and baking cocoa. Full bodied with a long and lingering finish that had a mix of blue fruits and dark cocoa.


What is the 'Premiere Napa Valley' (PNV)? PNV is as they say on their website "One of a kind wines from. the very best winemakers. Produced in California's renowned Napa Valley, Premiere Napa Valley is one of the rarest wine brands in the world." This describes the hype perfectly around it.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2027.

Rating:

94+ points.

Price Point:

$$$ - Purchased from Bounty Hunter Wine for $149.99.