Viluko Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
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The 2012 presented ideal growing conditions delivering a wine of supple power and elegance. An inviting bouquet of black currants, brown sugar and pipe tobacco lead to a lively and fresh palate of black currants and pomegranate, followed by black tea, clove and blackberry. The savory and sweet flavors of anise and black licorice whirl alongside black raspberries for an enduring and memorable finish. Made from organic grapes.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
A distinctively fine Cabernet Sauvignon, with a Sonoma County AVA attached to it. The 2012 Viluko Vineyards, a solid and well-built wine that exhibits ripe fruit and smoke. Its medium bodied and mildly tannic structure make it perfect for current enjoyment. (Tasted: July 20, 2016, San Francisco, CA)
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is somewhat tannic and closed, but offers notes of crème de cassis, red currants, licorice and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied with moderately high tannin, it requires another 1-2 years of bottle age. There is a lot of potential here and it should eventually merit a score in the low-nineties. Drink 2018-2028. Rating: 90+
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Viluko Vineyards is nestled between Calistoga and Santa Rosa in the rocky hillsides of the Mayacamas Mountains that separate Sonoma Valley from Napa Valley. An organic niche of 37-acres is planted to predominantly Bordeaux varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc. The terrain is diverse with elevations of 600 to 1100ft above sea level.
The rich tapestry of native plant and animal life inspires our family's dedication to preserve the integrity of this raw and illustrious landscape. We are committed to farming organically and in 2005 achieved organic certification by the CCOF.
While Sonoma County is acclaimed—and rightfully so—for its Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and Zinfandels, it also produces exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Of the region’s 18 American Viticultural Areas, only a handful produce top-notch Cabernet Sauvignon. These appellations include Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley. Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignons made in these appellations can offer a complex array of aromas and flavors. Fruit notes such as blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis, black cherry and raspberry often are accompanied by hints of graphite, dusty earth, cigar box, toast and vanilla. The varietal has a rich history in Sonoma, and some of these Cabernet Sauvignons and Cabernet-based blends rival the best from Napa Valley.