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2012 Caldwell Petit Verdot

Estate: Caldwell Vineyard
Region: Coombsville, Napa Valley, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Caldwell Estate Vineyard


Tasting Note:August 07, 2016

Dark ruby red with a purplish core. Very tight nose, with some black fruits and floral notes. Super dark fruits on the palate. Heavily extracted with heavy tannins (8.5/10) and full bodied. Semi-dry and long finish.


All the fruit comes from the Caldwell Estate Vineyard. Made of 100% Petit Verdot Clone 400 and aged for 21 months in 100% new French oak. Only 69 cases produced and 15.6% alcohol.

Drink Dates:

2016 till 2024.

Rating:

93 points.

Price Point:

$$$ - Tasted at the wine estate. Can be purchased for $85.00.