Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Green bell pepper jumps out of the glass 11 years later.... Vegetal all around. Green pepper, green olive , olive brine..... Subtle cedar..
astounding. Opened against my will. Stellar nonetheless, as expected from this Hallmark.
95+ points
Green bell pepper jumps out of the glass 11 years later.... Vegetal all around. Green pepper, green olive , olive brine..... Subtle cedar..
astounding. Opened against my will. Stellar nonetheless, as expected from this Hallmark.
95+ points
Love it so much I bought a bunch of it - a powerful but elegant beast - big big smiles
Love it so much I bought a bunch of it - a powerful but elegant beast - big big smiles
Oct 20th, 2021
Opened for 6 hours. Out of this world! -at Portola Valley, CA
Opened for 6 hours. Out of this world! -at Portola Valley, CA
Oct 14th, 2017
Decanted 1 hour
Comprised of their top barrels from Pritchard Hill, Rutherford, Oakville, Howell Mtn. & St. Helena Vineyards.
WOTN
Consensus 98 Points
Deep, loamy, thick concentration, fruit bomb with fine tannins. Lot’s of life in it! Drinking nicely right now. Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻
Here’s RP’s Review:
2012 Del Dotto The Beast Cabernet Sauvignon – Rated 98-100
“Made from a blend of all Del Dotto’s vineyard holdings, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon The Beast’s black/purple color is followed by a wine with off-the-charts richness, incredible density and abundant notes of black currant liqueur, blackberries, graphite, licorice, truffles and incense. This is another candidate for perfection. Full, dense and concentrated with no heaviness or astringency, it is a seamless, well-integrated Cabernet to drink over the next 25 years.”
Decanted 1 hour
Comprised of their top barrels from Pritchard Hill, Rutherford, Oakville, Howell Mtn. & St. Helena Vineyards.
WOTN
Consensus 98 Points
Deep, loamy, thick concentration, fruit bomb with fine tannins. Lot’s of life in it! Drinking nicely right now. Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻
Here’s RP’s Review:
2012 Del Dotto The Beast Cabernet Sauvignon – Rated 98-100
“Made from a blend of all Del Dotto’s vineyard holdings, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon The Beast’s black/purple color is followed by a wine with off-the-charts richness, incredible density and abundant notes of black currant liqueur, blackberries, graphite, licorice, truffles and incense. This is another candidate for perfection. Full, dense and concentrated with no heaviness or astringency, it is a seamless, well-integrated Cabernet to drink over the next 25 years.”
Single cluster Beast. It’s got it all. Massive fruit, tannin, structure, and complexity. A combo of all their single cluster barrels, lead by Rutherford.
Single cluster Beast. It’s got it all. Massive fruit, tannin, structure, and complexity. A combo of all their single cluster barrels, lead by Rutherford.
1 person found it helpfulOct 27th, 2017Cab blend from Del Dotto's Rutherford, St. Helena, Pritchard Hill, and Howell Mountain vineyards. Nose of slate, mint, and jam, and pie spices. Complex palate of blueberries, chocolate, dirt, and pencil lead. Super decadent and rich. Outfreakingstanding!
Cab blend from Del Dotto's Rutherford, St. Helena, Pritchard Hill, and Howell Mountain vineyards. Nose of slate, mint, and jam, and pie spices. Complex palate of blueberries, chocolate, dirt, and pencil lead. Super decadent and rich. Outfreakingstanding!
1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2016
One of those 100p wines of RP
One of those 100p wines of RP
1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2015
The Beast was the best!!
The Beast was the best!!
1 person found it helpfulJul 20th, 2015Happy New Year with my two loves, Aaron and Del Dotto!!!!
Happy New Year with my two loves, Aaron and Del Dotto!!!!
1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2014
