Kathryn Hall 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon WA97 Rated Napa Valley Red Wine

2012 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon
Hall Wines | Napa Valley Reserve | 97+ Wine Advocate Rated

Crafted from Hall Wines’ acclaimed Sacrashe Vineyard and select partner sites in Napa Valley’s heartland, this 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon epitomizes bold elegance with 15.4% ABV offering structured balance for aging enthusiasts.

Tasting Highlights
Velvety dark fruit compote intertwines with subtle mocha undertones and a whisper of French oak on the nose. The palate delivers concentrated blackcurrant and boysenberry flavors anchored by refined tannins and a streak of flinty minerality—a hallmark of Napa’s volcanic soils.

Cellaring Potential
While approachable now with its vibrant acidity cutting through ripe fruit notes (drinkable until 2027 per Wine Spectator), this full-bodied classic truly excels as a long-term cellar investment—projecting peak enjoyment between 2026-2030 before evolving into tertiary spice complexities over decades.

Critical Consensus
– Wine Advocate: “97+… loaded with potential promise”
– Wine Enthusiast: “Tremendously impressive… decadent chocolate finish”
– Wine Spectator: “Elegant medium-weight style… crushed rock minerality”

Collector’s Notes
Limited to 4,300 bottles from Hall’s flagship vineyards, this Fine & Rare selection features proprietary clone vines yielding smaller berries with concentrated phenolics—key to its decade-plus aging capacity while maintaining silky texture.

Pricing reflects exclusive Fine & Rare collection status; non-discountable due to limited vintage allocation.