Reviews & Ratings

2012 Pina Cabernet Sauvignon "Buckeye Vineyard"

Winery: Pina

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Buckeye Vineyard"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $85

Cases produced: 528

KWG Score: 91.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: October 24, 2016

Wine Review: This opaque and midnight purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Pina is terrific. It opens with a very attractive ripe black cherry and black currant bouquet with hints of vanilla oak. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, nicely balanced and very smooth. This is a gentler Buckeye when compared to past vintages. The flavor profile is a delicious cherry-cola with notes of oak, boysenberry and plum. There is also a little bit of minerality towards the end which leads into a chalky dry finish. I also detected some moderate dusty tannins that are well managed and stick around for a while. I would pair this Cab with a filet mignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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