Even more impressive than last year's remarkable effort, the 2012 Cimarossa Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is absolutely sensational. As this slowly opens in the glass it releases gorgeous aromas of ripe black cherries and dark currants, woven together with spices, violets, fresh minerals and a hint of chocolate. The full body is concentrated and layered backed by a round voluptuous texture that finesses your palate all the way through the long, supple finish. This is already offering so much and simply a pleasure to drink even at this early stage, however there is no doubt that this has an even brighter future and will only be better in time. Tor only made six barrels of this stellar Howell Mountain juice in 2012. (Best 2016-2032) - December, 2014 (JD)
96+ POINTS
Wine Specifications
Report Date: December, 2014
Drinking Window: 2016-2030
Estimated Value: $95
Vintage: 2012
Producer: Tor Kenward Family Wines
Country: United States
Region: California
Appellation: Napa Valley, Howell Mountain
Importer: NA