Bacio Divino 'Janzen' Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cloudy’s Vineyard 2012
Country
USA
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
California - Napa valley
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
vintage
2012 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
14.90%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
High
High
High
2012 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
The 2012 Janzen Cloudy's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, which comes from the Dutch Henry Canyon area near both the Switchback and Hourglass Vineyards and sits at a 400-foot elevation, is certainly another stunner. It’s rare to see two Cabernet Sauvignons that eclipse anything from the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, but I think Jenzen has done that in 2012. One hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon, the Cloudy’s Vineyard is opaque purple and displays richness and intensity in its notes of lead pencil shavings intermixed with cedar wood, fruitcake, blackcurrant and blackberry fruit. A wine of extraordinary intensity and a long finish, it should drink well for 20-25 years.
wine score
93 Points Wine Enthusiast
Dark, rich mountain blueberry and blackberry form the core of this classically delicious Napa Valley wine from an estate vineyard. Velvety dark chocolate melts over integrated tannins and a medium-strength body, the finish lengthy, dusty and well-structured. Age through 2020–2022. Cellar Selection
96 Points Wine Advocate
The 2012 Janzen Cloudy's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, which comes from the Dutch Henry Canyon area near both the Switchback and Hourglass Vineyards and sits at a 400-foot elevation, is certainly another stunner. It’s rare to see two Cabernet Sauvignons that eclipse anything from the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, but I think Jenzen has done that in 2012. One hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon, the Cloudy’s Vineyard is opaque purple and displays richness and intensity in its notes of lead pencil shavings intermixed with cedar wood, fruitcake, blackcurrant and blackberry fruit. A wine of extraordinary intensity and a long finish, it should drink well for 20-25 years.
91 Points James Suckling
A big and rich wine with blackberry, chocolate and spice. Chewy and powerful. Slightly too full-throttle for me but some are going to dig it.
Profile
Grape Blended
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Palate
soft, generous tannin around a juicy core of cassis, dried currant, leather and cigar. Full bodied and robustly crafted, it benefits from a balance of bright acidity.
Colour
Ruby Red
Aroma
cassis, dried currant, leather and cigar.
Palate
soft, generous tannin around a juicy core of cassis, dried currant, leather and cigar. Full bodied and robustly crafted, it benefits from a balance of bright acidity.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Cured Meat
:Hard Cheese
Product details
Winemaker Notes
The higher elevation, excellent drainage, and slightly cooler temperatures imbue the fruit with distinctly mountain characteristics. A concentrated blueberry fruit, heightened by herbaceous elements unique to the property exude from the glass. Blue fruit, minerality and tobacco are the dominant features on the palate. The mountain fruit provides a more powerful, gritty style of tannin, giving this wine the structure it needs to stand the test of time.
Brand
