Bryant Family DB4 2012
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The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon DB4 exhibits lots of blackcurrant and spice box characteristics as well as supple tannins, a medium to full-bodied opulence, and a generous, long, layered finish. Still youthful and unevolved, but promising, give it another several years of bottle age and drink it over the following 12-15 years. Think of it as the more precocious and forward sibling of the regular Cab and the Proprietary Red from Bryant Family.
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Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.