2012 Ramey "Pedregal" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon but without veering into the

but without veering into the level of opulence seen in vintages such as 2002

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8% Petit Verdot

While the sweetness of the fruit makes it easy to drink now

possibly the best Valbuena ever

2012 Ramey "Pedregal" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon but without veering into the*Cellar Selection* The producers highest end bottling, this is tightly wound in fine grained tannins with complex, diverse undertones of chocolate mocha, cherry vanilla, black tea and garrigue. Layered and balanced, it sends gentle waves of black currant and cassis to the palate, a floral element lurking behind the proceedings. This well made wine will cellar nicely, through 2032.