Cain Vineyard & Winery Red Blend Cain Five Spring Mountain District Napa Valley 2012
Regular price
$255.00
2012 was the first and possibly the best in a series of three excellent vintages that rival the best of the last three decades. Growing conditions were just about ideal, and the vines responded beautifully with just the right amount of grapes that they were able to bring to just the right degree of ripeness at just the right moment. In terms of character, this wine has it in spades, with Cain Vineyard written all over it. You’ll find it from the first nose, of seductive, aromatic, green perfume, to the very end of the finish - especially the very long, complex fi nish, with beautifully polished texture.
In 2012, almost any place can produce a good wine. But the Cain Vineyard goes much farther than simply good. The wines of the Cain Vineyard are stamped with a personality unlike those of anywhere else. The floral-herbal perfume, the fine, mouthwatering tannins, the layers of complexity are all specifi c to this place. A distinctive character is the hallmark of a great vineyard.
The wine drinks beautifully in its youth. Round, plump, juicy, savory, and yes, even fruity. This is a very complex wine that will reward a long meal as it develops in the glass. Today, to enjoy this wine in its optimal state, pour it into a carafe or decanter, give it some air and this sleepy giant will come to life!
- Fermentation: Gentle destemming followed by native yeast fermentation separated by varietal with careful extraction techniques. Completed malolactic fermentation in barrel.
- Score: 97
- Wine Type: Red Wine
- Sub Region: North Coast
- Display Score: JS97
- Winemaker: Chris Howell
- Vineyard: Cain Vineyard
- Farming Method: Dry-Farmed & Sustainable Practices
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Varietal: Proprietary Blends
- Bottle Size: 750mL
