Fantastic new release from superstar winemaker Philippe Melka. Limited. 97 Points Robert Parker: "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is spectacular. A beautifully built wine with an opaque purple color and a wonderful nose of creme de cassis, blackberries, spring flowers and a hint of smoky oak, this medium to full-bodied, well-delineated 2012 exhibits terrific purity and density as well as a long finish. This superb 100% Cabernet Sauvignon will spend 21 months in 80% new French oak. It may turn out to be the finest Cabernet Sauvignon Gemstone has made to date." 94 Points Wine Spectator: "Effusively fruity, with juicy currant, blackberry and wild berry flavors that evolve from supple and silky to firm on the finish. Drink now through 2026."
Matt Sterr
Highly extracted. Inky in the glass. Dark and brooding. Finish goes on. Delicious.
Highly extracted. Inky in the glass. Dark and brooding. Finish goes on. Delicious.
9.4Frank Artale
The 2012 is another great example of the reward for patience. The dark fruits of youth are still there but evolving to the dry versions of themselves Tannins now soft and tertiary earth tar cedar tobacco in balance.
The 2012 is another great example of the reward for patience. The dark fruits of youth are still there but evolving to the dry versions of themselves Tannins now soft and tertiary earth tar cedar tobacco in balance.
9.4Stephen Jackshaw
House guests gone, it seems like a good time for something good. What a turnaround this has taken! Oak has integrated and it's now a powerful beauty. Dark berries, cherries, plums and a touch of fresh flowers? On the finish. Tannins are moderate and acidity balances the opulence well. One hour decant.
House guests gone, it seems like a good time for something good. What a turnaround this has taken! Oak has integrated and it's now a powerful beauty. Dark berries, cherries, plums and a touch of fresh flowers? On the finish. Tannins are moderate and acidity balances the opulence well. One hour decant.
9.4Stephen Jackshaw
The wine is being swallowed alive in oak at this point. There was a lot hiding but this needs to integrate better. I'm holding off on anymore for a while.
The wine is being swallowed alive in oak at this point. There was a lot hiding but this needs to integrate better. I'm holding off on anymore for a while.
9.0Joe Flo
Very tasty red blend. Nice dark colors
Very tasty red blend. Nice dark colors
9.1Lesa Gough
Lovely and soft. Drinking beautifully.
Lovely and soft. Drinking beautifully.
9.0WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.