Winemaker Notes
The intense and elegant flavors of the 2012 Jack London Cabernet Sauvignon complement a variety of hearty entrees, including roast beef and lamb.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Sage and mountain heather are aromatic flirts and the lush ripeness that follows is endearing with plum and cassis. Equally chewy and mouth-watering, meaty aromas and flavors waft as iron and dusty tannins complete the pleasing stimulation.
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Wine Enthusiast
From the famed vineyard named for the colorful author, this wine remains a standout for the producer, and a tremendous deal for the quality. It exudes notes of eucalyptus on the nose, before unveiling big-boned but balanced tannins, with leather and cranberry notes meeting a tensile line of minerality. It finishes with a taste of mocha. Editors' Choice.
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.