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Is 2012 a good year for cabernet sauvignon?
It’s well known that 2012 was an exceptional growing season for California’s star Cabernets, especially in comparison to the complicated 2011 vintage. The quality of the wines that resulted from the 2012 harvest is accompanied by a spectacular volume produced.
What years are good for wine?
Wine Aging Chart
| Wine | Color | Aging Window (Years) |
|---|---|---|
| Nebbiolo | Red | 15–40 |
| Syrah | Red | 2–12 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Red | 5–25 |
| Chardonnay | White | 2–10 |
What wine will age well?
Typically, for red and white wines that age for 10 to 20 years, think Cabernet Sauvignon, Brunello, Barolo, red Bordeaux, Sauternes, ice wine, Semillon and German Riesling.
What’s a good Australian Shiraz?
2012, Henschke, Hill of Grace, Eden Valley, South Australia ($832) 2008, Chris Ringland, Hoffmann Vineyard Shiraz, Barossa Valley ($622) 2005, Best’s, Thomson Family Shiraz, Great Western ($395) 2017, Wendouree, Shiraz, Clare Valley, South Australia ($267)
What years are best for Pinot Noir?
United StatesCalifornia/Pinot Noir
| Vintage | Anderson Valley | Sonoma |
|---|---|---|
| Vintage 2004 | Anderson Valley 94 | Sonoma 93 |
| Description Excellent year; warm, early year, with ripe, concentrated, deeply flavored wines | ||
| Vintage 2003 | Anderson Valley 94 | Sonoma 91 |
| Description Very good if mixed; best are rich, supple and harmonious |
Was Margaux a good year 2012?
The best of Margaux is outstanding; Paul Pontallier at Ch. Margaux says ten years ago a wine like his 2012 would have been unreservedly hailed as a great vintage. It is only the intervening progress at the property that provides the context to amend that view.