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Hall Wines Kathryn Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Rare reserve Cabernet from Hall - made in small quantities. HALL “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the choicest fruit from our _x001F_finest estate vineyard blocks and extraordinary mountain fruit from our select vineyard partners. Through a mélange of varietals and terroir, this wine has transcended into a symphonic Bordeaux cuvée. Fruit from our renowned Sacrashe vineyard dominates the blend. The captivating voice of the Sacrashe vineyard, with its restrictive volcanic ash soils, high elevation and undulating aspects define the soul of this wine. 97 Points Robert Parker: "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall is largely sourced from their Sacrashe Vineyard. The color is dense ruby/purple. The wine is very young, and less evolved than many of its peers, but bursting with potential. Lots of blueberry and black raspberry fruit with a hint of mocha and background oak are all present in this full-bodied, opulent, absolutely spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a long-distance runner, although not so much because of the tannic structure, because the fruit seems younger and more primary than some of its siblings. Nevertheless, it is loaded with potential promise, and as Kathryn Hall says so frequently, “Magic.” This full-bodied, classic Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa should hit its prime in 4-5 years and last at least two decades or more... ...Kathryn Hall’s winery is certainly one of the more dramatic as well as up-and-coming superstars of Napa Valley. It seems every effort is made to propel these wines into the very top echelon of quality. There is not a lot to criticize with the multitude of bottlings, all of which offer considerable character and appeal. "
Ratings on Delectable
David T 
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Shows the soft, ripe 12 vintage. Warm dark, ripe, fruit compote, nice highlight of blueberries, stewed plums, layered baking spices, dark spice, crushed rocks dry soil and twigs. Beautiful dark & red florals.
Shows the soft, ripe 12 vintage. Warm dark, ripe, fruit compote, nice highlight of blueberries, stewed plums, layered baking spices, dark spice, crushed rocks dry soil and twigs. Beautiful dark & red florals.
9.3
Mike R
Big bold beautiful wine - it is still the same - I am not sure it will get any better over time - decanted over 2 hours again - subtle hints of blueberries blackberry and cassis. Massive on the palate with extraordinary fruit extract, but no hard edges, and the vintage’s tell-tale velvety tannins, good acidity and terrific freshness and energy - drink em if you got em
Big bold beautiful wine - it is still the same - I am not sure it will get any better over time - decanted over 2 hours again - subtle hints of blueberries blackberry and cassis. Massive on the palate with extraordinary fruit extract, but no hard edges, and the vintage’s tell-tale velvety tannins, good acidity and terrific freshness and energy - drink em if you got em
9.4
Matt Sterr
Big and brawny, but glides like silk on the palate. Complex flavors of raspberry and cherry
Big and brawny, but glides like silk on the palate. Complex flavors of raspberry and cherry
9.5Mike R
Love this time of the year when the wine cools the soul and warms the body - this is a big bold beautiful wine that hits the palate with blackberries, raspberry jam, spices and licorice.. This lovely beast captivates all the senses with its sumptuous fruit and amazing balance. - decanted 2 hours - showing a style that both rich and opulent power - we are really smiling tonight
Love this time of the year when the wine cools the soul and warms the body - this is a big bold beautiful wine that hits the palate with blackberries, raspberry jam, spices and licorice.. This lovely beast captivates all the senses with its sumptuous fruit and amazing balance. - decanted 2 hours - showing a style that both rich and opulent power - we are really smiling tonight
9.4
Martin G Rivard
Just opened., to be enjoyed at 5pm with Howard and a few from my staff. Tasting notes to follow!!
Just opened., to be enjoyed at 5pm with Howard and a few from my staff. Tasting notes to follow!!
9.4
Austin Baird
Excellent wine, smooth and comforting. Excellent for the holidays!
Excellent wine, smooth and comforting. Excellent for the holidays!
9.0
Darin Kendrick
Overly sweet candied flavors.
Overly sweet candied flavors.
8.7
Ken Venezio
Rarely do I go over the top on ratings but this is very deserving. Just extraordinary in its complexity, balance and profile. Dark and inky in the glass, loads of red and black fruits, cedar and a hint of chocolate. The finish just lingers and the tannins have softened. I'd say this was well worth the wait.
Rarely do I go over the top on ratings but this is very deserving. Just extraordinary in its complexity, balance and profile. Dark and inky in the glass, loads of red and black fruits, cedar and a hint of chocolate. The finish just lingers and the tannins have softened. I'd say this was well worth the wait.
9.6
Steve Sánchez
So glad I waited to drink. Just a stunner, writing this several days later. Lots of tannin and acid driving this easily for another 10+ years. Cassis and cedar. Cigar box and sage. Quite a Bordeaux characteristic. Super high around 15% but doesn’t drink it at all. This is an amazing expression of wine if you give it the time to mature.
So glad I waited to drink. Just a stunner, writing this several days later. Lots of tannin and acid driving this easily for another 10+ years. Cassis and cedar. Cigar box and sage. Quite a Bordeaux characteristic. Super high around 15% but doesn’t drink it at all. This is an amazing expression of wine if you give it the time to mature.
9.8William Goldsmith
Score reflects the paring with steak and lobster but quite good.
Score reflects the paring with steak and lobster but quite good.
9.7
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