2012 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
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While the 2013 was brought up all in French oak, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve was raised mostly in French oak, with a small portion of American oak. It’s another high quality effort from this estate that has a modern, rich, textured style as well as beautiful notes of black currants, spice-box, graphite and chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, fresh and nicely balanced, it will drink well for at least a decade.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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(aged for 26 months in 100% new French oak): Bright ruby-red. Inviting aromas of cassis, black plum, blueberry and dark-chocolatey oak. Smooth, youthful and fresh, with the sweet oak element nicely supported by intense berry fruit. A very fine-grained, firmly tannic Cabernet with excellent depth and subtle persistence.