2012 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon 20th Anniversary
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Purchased at a restaurant in Napa, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate showed reasonably well, but it’s clearly a step back from the magical 2013. Mature darker currants, blackberries, smoked tobacco, licorice, and lead pencil notes all define the aromatics, and it's full-bodied on the palate, with a layered, ripe mouthfeel, good mid-palate density, and outstanding length. If this bottle is representative, it's fully mature today with another decade of prime drinking ahead of it.
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Freshly cut flowers, spices, mocha, red plums, spice cake and new leather meld together in Staglin's 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. Radiant and supple throughout, the 2012 captures the personality of the year in spades. Sweet red berries, mint and flowers add nuance on the creamy, textured finish. The 2012 will drink well pretty much right out of the gate, but I would give it at least a few years in bottle, as the oak is a bit prominent at this stage.
One of the greatest Cabernet Sauvignons yet made by the Staglins is the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 30th Anniversary. It boasts a dense ruby/purple color along with a big, sweet bouquet of crème de cassis, camphor, incense, blackberries and high quality, subtle toast in the background. There is great fruit on the attack and the wine fills out beautifully in the mid-palate. Full-bodied and opulent, this is a classic yet voluptuous example of the 2012 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon crop. It will be delicious young, but age beautifully for two decades or more.