This wine leads with a distinctive red licorice nose and a hint of dusty minerality. Gorgeous bright red fruit flavors of fresh tart cherries and ripe raspberries are layered with cedar cigar box notes. As the wine opens up, it shows magnificent elegance and finesse.
Any vegetable or meat in the grill. Delicious with strong cheese as well.
"Graphite, smoke, savory herbs, cedar and tobacco flesh out in the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Tamara Vineyard. This open-knit, perfumed Cabernet dazzles from start to finish. This is a fabulous showing from Kinsella. - Antonio Galloni"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (January 2015), 94 pts
"This enjoyable version exhibits a rich, complex core of mocha-laced dark berry, graphite, crushed rock, black licorice and integrated herb flavors, all well-distributed and maintaining focus on the long, persistent finish. Ends with ripe, chewy tannins. Drink now through 2030.—J.L."
- Wine Spectator (June 2015), 93 pts
Kevin Kinsella founded Kinsella Estates in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley in 2007, having established himself as a diverse and successful business entrepreneur. Kevin bought a 12-acre vineyard in the foothills ...
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