12c Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer George III 2012
Crimson and brooding in the glass, this cab offers up a bouquet of bright red currant, cocoa powder, and licorice. It shows the classic “Rutherford dust” inherent to the vineyard, delivering delightfully fine tannins that support the rich red fruit, dark chocolate, and spice box. Decant for an hour if enjoying tonight or cellar for another 5-7 years to allow it to come into its own.
12c Winery
(Pronounced “TWELVE C”) Twelve (12) degrees Centigrade or Fifty-five (55) degrees Fahrenheit, which is the optimum storage temperature for wine.
The Wine
- Winery 12c
- Vintage 2012
- Vineyard Beckstoffer George III
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style Boutique
- Winemaker Mike Smith
- Production Boutique
Locale
- Country USA
- State California
- Region Napa Valley
Cellar Notes
- Aromatics Cocoa, Licorice, Red Currant
- Tasting Notes Dark Chocolate, Red Fruit, Spice Box
- Food Pairings Grilled Portabella Mushrooms, Rosemary/Pepper Rubbed Beef Rib Roast with Porcini Mushroom Jus, Smoked Tri-Tip
- Aging 2021-2023
- Opening Decant
Ratings
- Our Rating 96 - Classic