By Sodaro Estate Winery
2012 Estate Blend

Source
Sodaro Estate Vineyard, Coombsville region, Napa Valley, California

Climate
The Coombsville region is cooler than the rest of Napa Valley because of the exposure to wind and fog from the San Pablo Bay. This allows grapes to ripen to full maturation without increasing the average Brix at harvest.

Soil
Bale clay, gravel, and Sobrante loam

Vinification
The 2012 wines were crafted from our estate-grown fruit and aged 22 months in 100% French oak. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec.

Vintage Details
The 2012 growing season was close to perfect, presenting few challenges. A fairly mild spring led to near-ideal bud break, uniform flowering, and even fruit set. Relatively cool weather conditions throughout the summer months, with warm days and cool, foggy nights, allowed for long, even ripening. The fairly mild weather pattern allowed us to wait patiently for fruit maturity and harvest on our terms, without rush and worry of rain, rot, or sunburn. Our yields were high and the quality stellar, with classic acid to sugar balance. Age worthy wines dark in color and rich in concentrated flavors are the marvelous result of this gorgeous growing season.

Tasting Notes
Our 2012 Sodaro Estate Blend displays deep, dense, dark, rich purple hues with aromatic wafting notes of ground espresso beans, dark berries, and licorice. Blackberry, blackcurrant, and blueberry flavors are concentrated yet balanced, and tannins are sweet and well-integrated with the fruit and acidity. The finish is long and classic, providing layer upon layer of flavor with a satisfying full mouthfeel.

Technical Details
Alcohol: 14.50%
Total Acidity: 5.9 g/L
pH: 3.67
[Information provided by Sodaro Estate]

Sodaro Estate Winery, Coombsville, Napa Valley (California) Estate Blend 2012
This winery is making some noise of late at competitions, having recently taken the Best of Show honors at the Toast of the Coast with the 2007 version of this wine. The 2012 shows great promise, with classic blackberry, cassis, graphite and subtle spice just starting to come together. They certainly will. This is a winery to watch! A Platinum Award winner at the 2017 Monterey International Wine Competition.
Points: 94
Reviewed By: Rich Cook
Review Date: Mar 14, 2017

SODARO NAPA VALLEY ESTATE BLEND 2012
Monday, December 12, 2016
Country: United States
Region: California
Vintage: 2012
Score: 93
I like the juicy and fruity character to this wine with soft and silky tannins. Plum, currant and berry character reigns throughout. Full and flavorful finish. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Drink or hold.

Sodaro 2012 Estate Blend Red (Coombsville)
Rating: 91
Designation: Estate Blend
Variety: Cabernet Blend, Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Appellation: Coombsville, Napa, California, US
Winery: Sodaro
Alcohol: 14.50%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Importer:
Date Published: 12/31/2015
Reviewed by: Virginie Boone
This Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is supported by 18% Merlot and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Generous in oak and tannin, this powerful wine is robustly juicy in black and red cherry and dried herb, a complex mix of savory and succulent. The finish is long and thick, accented in coffee and oak.

2012 Sodaro Estate Winery Estate Blend
Producer: Sodaro Estate Winery
From: USA, California, North Coast, Napa Valley
Color: Red
Type: Table
Sweetness: Dry
Variety: Proprietary Blend
Rating: 85
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date: 30th Oct 2014
Source: 215, The Wine Advocate
A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, [...] Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec, the 2012 Proprietary Red Blend Estate exhibits a dark ruby color, attractive spicy mulberry and black cherry fruit. The finish is attenuated meaning this wine will have a tendency to dry out, [...].