Reviews & Ratings

2012 Caravan Cabernet Sauvignon

Winery: Caravan

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon,14% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, & 4% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $44

Cases produced: 12,200

KWG Score: 90 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: December 28, 2015

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cabernet from Darioush's second label opens with a fragrant red currant bouquet with a hint of pomegranate. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic, juicy and fruit forward. The flavor profile is a pomegranate and red raspberry blend with notes of oak and hints of menthol, red cherry and a splash of cranberry. The finish is dry and moderate tannins build up and last for a very long time. This wine would benefit from some decanting and needs to be paired with a well marbled ribeye. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: A fabulous vintage produced a stylish and substantial 2012 Caravan with a firm, structured palate and sleek, polished tannins. Offering saturated flavors of dark cherry and blueberry as well as notes of chocolate and white truffle; this is a round, supple and thoroughly approachable wine ready to be open and enjoyed.

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