2012 Modus Operandi Cabernet Sauvignon
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One of the gems in the lineup is the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Collection, and it’s unquestionably the most seamless, sexy, and approachable. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced mostly from the Coombsville region of Napa (there’s 25% from St. Helena) and aged three years in new French oak, it sports a still youthful purple/plum color as well as killer bouquet of crème de cassis, spiced blackberries, unsmoked cigar tobacco, and high-class oak. Ripe, powerful, and full-bodied, with beautiful sweetness in its tannins, moderate acidity, and a great finish, this is Napa Cabernet at its finest! It’s already hard to resist yet has another 20-25 years of prime drinking given its beautiful balance.
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The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Collection is composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rocca vineyard in Coombsville (75%) and the Rockledge vineyard in St. Helena (25%). It was aged for 36 months in 100% new French oak. It has a deep garnet color and beautiful perfume of dried roses, lavender and kirsch over core of blueberry preserves and cassis with touches of pencil shavings and truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate is intense and spicy in the mouth with velvety tannins and incredible length. 50 cases were made.