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Yardstick 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Yardstick 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

red Wine Classification Icon Cabernet Sauvignon · Ruth's Reach
california Region Flag Icon California: Napa Valley Napa Valley
92 Points
SOMMELIER & WINE CRITIC JOEL COTTON
Yardstick 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml Wine Bottle
92 Points
SOMMELIER & WINE CRITIC JOEL COTTON

Mission Codename The Wallaby's Knees

Nick Goldschmidt did it again! With today’s Yardstick 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Nick has raised the bar - and lowered the price - on Napa Valley Cabernet.

This wine hails from the Ruth’s Reach Vineyard at the northern end of the Napa Valley, close to Calistoga. Soil and climate are unique at this vineyard, both contributing to the special character of this delicious wine.

Nick Goldschmidt has made wines for wineries big and small. We love his small production wines (like today’s!) but we’ve also enjoyed his skilled work at wineries like Clos Du Bois, Buena Vista, Mumm Napa, Haywood, Garcia, Atlas Peak, Ehret, William Hill, and Gary Farrell. To name just a few.

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What the Winery Says 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Varietal
100 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Avg Vine Age
35 years
Yield
3.8 tons by hand
pH
3.71
Total Acidity
.55 g/100ml
Alcohol
14.4%
Aging
15 months
Barrels
100% French Oak, 50% new
Fining
Unfined & Unfiltered
Cases Produced
1925
Winemaker
Nick Goldschmidt

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