2012 Staglin Family Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 30th Anniversary Selection

Estate: Staglin Family Vineyard

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

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Tasting Note:May 26, 2019

Dark and deep ruby red. Dark and rich nose coated in cinnamon, spices, dark berries, blueberries, some truffles, dust and dark plums. Medium plus tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Perfumed palate with dark spices, creme de cassis, plums, black fruits and incense. Long and lingering finish.

This flagship bottling from Staglin Family Vineyards is made up of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged 21 months in 94% new French oak.

Drink Dates:

2019 till 2038.

Rating:

96 points.

Price Point:

$$$$ - Purchased at RARE Steakhouse in DC for $170.00. Retails for around $240.00.

Staglin Family Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Rutherford, Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of America, RARE SteakhouseGreg2012, Staglin Family Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, 30th Anniversary Selection, Cult Wine, 96 Points, RARE Steakhouse, Washington DC, $$$$, Red Wine, May 2019, Rutherford, Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of America, Fredrik Johansson, Michel Rolland