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Palmaz Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
One of Napa Valley's top new Cabernets - rare new release from the spectacular 2012 vintage. 95 Points Brix26: "The aromas of the 2010 Palmaz Cabernet Sauvignon are reminiscent of of ripe black mission figs enlivened with a chiffonade of basil. From beginning to end the structure displays an elegant crescendo with a finale that begs for an encore. One of the best Cabs from the 2010 vintage we've tasted." The Palmazes bought a forgotten stone winery, a fine old house badly in need of renovation, and acres of land that had once produced fine Napa wines. The little valley had been the site of Cedar Knoll Vineyard and Winery, founded in 1881 by Henry Hagen, one of Napa Valley’s pioneer winemakers. Henry Hagen produced wines that garnered many awards, including a silver medal at the Paris Exposition of 1889. During that era, Cedar Knoll was one of Napa’s premier wineries. The vineyards survived the Wine Country’s phylloxera infestation in the 1890s, but Prohibition was fatal. The winery fell into disrepair and the vineyards lay fallow for nearly eighty years. Today, the vineyards are burgeoning, the restored Hagen house is a family home again, and the winery has been reinvented.
Ratings on Delectable
Ezekiel Hampton 
Drinking damn good right now. Just tried two different bottles, and they were consistent with each other. Soft with nice acidity, and multi-faceted
Drinking damn good right now. Just tried two different bottles, and they were consistent with each other. Soft with nice acidity, and multi-faceted
9.2
Shay A
Love Palmaz wines (and I might love their winery tour over their wines, which says something about their tour). Elegant red, blue and black fruits. They rush at you, but give way to earthy and herbal secondary notes alongside Mexican vanilla. The finish is lengthy and velvet like. This is a Napa Cab that is so easy and enjoyable to drink.
Love Palmaz wines (and I might love their winery tour over their wines, which says something about their tour). Elegant red, blue and black fruits. They rush at you, but give way to earthy and herbal secondary notes alongside Mexican vanilla. The finish is lengthy and velvet like. This is a Napa Cab that is so easy and enjoyable to drink.
9.4
Aaron Means
Really love this wines red fruit tension against its firm tannin structure and balanced acidity. This could've went the way of too many overly manipulated wines with the technology this estate has, but it seems they know where to stop and let the fruit shine. @Capital Grill in Austin for Palmaz luncheon.
Really love this wines red fruit tension against its firm tannin structure and balanced acidity. This could've went the way of too many overly manipulated wines with the technology this estate has, but it seems they know where to stop and let the fruit shine. @Capital Grill in Austin for Palmaz luncheon.
9.3
Bonnie Clement
Nice mouth feel smooth big beauty
Nice mouth feel smooth big beauty
9.8
Martin G Rivard
@David A Lentine @Mike Rowe @Carl Fischer @Joe Lucca @Paul T @Kirk Alexander @Eric Shanks @Bill Bender @Kimberly Anderson @Terri Walker It wasn't too early to drink or decorate for Christmas!!
@David A Lentine @Mike Rowe @Carl Fischer @Joe Lucca @Paul T @Kirk Alexander @Eric Shanks @Bill Bender @Kimberly Anderson @Terri Walker It wasn't too early to drink or decorate for Christmas!!
9.3Martin G Rivard
I'm a big Palmaz fan. I love the slightly cocoa notes on the finish. The girls loved this wine and the guys focused on those which will follow this post.
I'm a big Palmaz fan. I love the slightly cocoa notes on the finish. The girls loved this wine and the guys focused on those which will follow this post.
9.5Martin G Rivard
@David A Lentine This one blew me away. Significantly better than I imagined. 2nd place finish behind Au Paradis. Incredibly well made. My 1st time opening up one if these from my cellar. Thank goodness I bought 12!! Lol
@David A Lentine This one blew me away. Significantly better than I imagined. 2nd place finish behind Au Paradis. Incredibly well made. My 1st time opening up one if these from my cellar. Thank goodness I bought 12!! Lol
9.7
Wineshout
The king of Coombsville! Splendid Cab full of dark fruit, mocha and black tea in a robe of velvety tannins with a bit of grip.
The king of Coombsville! Splendid Cab full of dark fruit, mocha and black tea in a robe of velvety tannins with a bit of grip.
9.3
Tracy Hall
S'mores, vanilla bean, cherry, raspberry leaf, coffee bean, semi sweet chocolate. Velvety smooth no elbows
S'mores, vanilla bean, cherry, raspberry leaf, coffee bean, semi sweet chocolate. Velvety smooth no elbows
9.5
Riccardo L.
Wow. Like its 25 minutes later and I'm still tasting this thing as if it's still in my mouth. Holy jeez.
Wow. Like its 25 minutes later and I'm still tasting this thing as if it's still in my mouth. Holy jeez.
9.4
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