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2012 Big Basin Vineyards Odeon Syrah/ Cabernet Sauvignon

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December 22, 2019 - $37

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RATINGS

94Vinous / IWC

...a deep, pliant core of fruit as the 2012 shows off its striking personality. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, new leather and smoke add nuance in a wine loaded with pure appeal. All the elements fall into place effortlessly.

92+ The Wine Advocate

...it has a lot of graphite and lead pencil notes to go with tobacco, fresh plum and blackberry fruit-like characteristics. Full-bodied, rich, structured and beautifully balanced...

REGION

United States, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

Santa Cruz Mountains AVA includes high elevation territory in the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo. The AVA follows the coast line from San Francisco to Monterey with elevations from 400 feet to 3,000 feet above sea level. There are 1,500 vineyard acres and the AVA was established in 1981. Despite the challenging terrain in these rugged mountains and hills, highly esteemed wineries have been located here since the early 20th century, when Paul Masson, a Frenchman by birth, started making sparkling wine in the area. By the 1970s vineyards were growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Numerous microclimates within the AVA offer viticulturists diverse growing conditions, and many varietals are grown successfully.