V12 Vineyards

500 Special Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.45 ratings
-no pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Saint Macaire, Mourvedre
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese
Top Notes For
Ming L
9.1

Tasted on Indy 500 race day—fitting, as this bottle delivers raw horsepower but not much excitement. The 2019 charges out with blackberries, cassis, and dark plum, backed by smoky oak and a streak of graphite. Tannins grip like performance tires—firm but not unruly—while hints of vanilla and dark chocolate round out the finish. More muscle car than precision instrument. And the ride feels more parade lap than photo finish.
I like the 2016 vintage better, a blend with 25% Saint Macaire and 25% Mourvèdre.

Tasted on Indy 500 race day—fitting, as this bottle delivers raw horsepower but not much excitement. The 2019 charges out with blackberries, cassis, and dark plum, backed by smoky oak and a streak of graphite. Tannins grip like performance tires—firm but not unruly—while hints of vanilla and dark chocolate round out the finish. More muscle car than precision instrument. And the ride feels more parade lap than photo finish.
I like the 2016 vintage better, a blend with 25% Saint Macaire and 25% Mourvèdre.

May 28th, 2025
Ming L
9.3

This blends 25% Saint Macaire, a totally foreign (and obviously obscure) varietal to me, and 25% Mourvèdre. And what a deft blend this is!
Rich black fruits with lots of earthy nuances. Broad and silky. Elegant tannins. The long finish has a lovely smoky touch.

This blends 25% Saint Macaire, a totally foreign (and obviously obscure) varietal to me, and 25% Mourvèdre. And what a deft blend this is!
Rich black fruits with lots of earthy nuances. Broad and silky. Elegant tannins. The long finish has a lovely smoky touch.

Sep 10th, 2022
Cole McCarty

Cole had this 7 years ago

Cole had this 7 years ago

Dec 2nd, 2017
E Milne

E had this 8 years ago

E had this 8 years ago

Dec 10th, 2016
Mune Miyanaga

Mune had this 9 years ago

Mune had this 9 years ago

Jan 6th, 2016