Laurel Glen Sonoma Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Professional Ratings

• 95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a small cuvée of only 1,006 cases harvested October 6-15, 2012. The wine was aged in 50% new French oak. The history of the site is ancient, with vines having first been planted in the 1880s. Beautiful blueberry and blackberry fruit jump from the glass of this dense ruby/purple wine. Full-bodied and ripe with sweet tannin, terrific lushness and beautiful purity and density, this is a super-strong effort from Laurel Glen. Drink it over the next 20-25 years.
• 93 Wine & Spirits
  This is the second vintage of Laurel Glen made under the watch of the estate’s new proprietor, Bettina Sichel, who purchased the vineyard from longtime owner Patrick Campbell. The estate’s cool northern exposure, volcanic mountain soils and unique heritage selection of cabernet sauvignon combined to grow a 2012 with a compelling sense of balance and proportion. It feels gently ripened, fulsome and rich without sacrificing freshness, lasting on a supple saturation inflected with aromas of cassis and forest floor. It should be in perfect form after ten years in the cellar.
• 91 Wine Enthusiast
  This wine is 100% varietal and entirely estate, from vines planted beginning in 1968. Brick and tar rise from the nose, followed by polished, luxurious waves of black-cherry compote and boysenberry. Smoothly textured and ringed in minerality, it's well integrated and balanced, despite a full body and length.
• 90 Wine Spectator
  Strikes a nice balance between intense fruit, structured tannins and a charming rustic edge, showing a savory crushed rock earthiness. Ends with a burst of blackberry and currant. Drink now through 2028. 900 cases made.