2012 Thomas-Hsi Vineyards THV
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The first vintage from this estate high up on Mount Veeder, the 2012 THV Proprietary Red checks in as 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that spent 26 months in 70% new French oak. It offers a glorious, almost Graves-like bouquet (it reminds me of a great vintage of Haut Bailly) of red and black currants, dried tobacco, earth, and flowery spice. Hitting the palate with medium to full-bodied richness and ample power, it’s incredibly elegant and ethereal, with sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a sumptuous, seamless, weightless mouthfeel. Given its awesome balance, it should age effortlessly for 2+ decades.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck
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(70% cabernet, the rest merlot, petit verdot and cabernet franc): Bright medium ruby. Pure, high-pitched nose reminded me of a blueberry donut. Deeper and sweeter than the 2012 cabernet cuvee but brooding and extremely backward. Here's a site where the merlot may be even denser than the cabernet. The long finish features good medicinal reserve and surprisingly supple tannins.