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title: "2012 Cameron Hughes Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon"
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# Premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon grapes Gold Winner Critics Challenge Vintage 2012, perfectly aged 2012 Cameron Hughes Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

**Brand:** cameron hughes
**Price:** VT4933
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## Summary

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- **What is this?** 2012 Cameron Hughes Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon by cameron hughes
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## Key Features

- • **Direct-to-You Value:** Bypassing middlemen, Cameron Hughes offers luxury wine at an accessible price.
- • **Award-Winning Excellence:** Gold medalist recognized by top critics, ensuring elite quality.
- • **Perfectly Matured Vintage:** 2012 harvest, expertly aged for a balanced, sophisticated profile.
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- • **Authentic Napa Valley Terroir:** Sourced from the iconic Napa Valley, delivering rich, bold flavors.

## Overview

The 2012 Cameron Hughes Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a critically acclaimed, gold-winning wine crafted from premium Napa Valley grapes. Founded by wine trader Cameron Hughes, this vintage offers exceptional quality and value by sourcing directly from producers. Perfectly aged since 2012, it delivers a rich, bold flavor profile that appeals to discerning wine lovers seeking both sophistication and exclusivity.

## Description

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Review: 2012 and 2007 are worth it. - As in my review of their vertical of 2006-2011 the common theme is black currant, cherry, chocolate, earth and vegetal like green bell peppers. On the attack really ripe cherries and this melds into black currants in the mid-palate ending with a chocolate and earth finish with a hint of green bell peppers. On the nose it's really earthy with ripe cherries and black currants. The tannins are still very firm and structured and the wine is framed with a fresh acidity which makes for nice drinking now and the ability for it to age into something really nice. Most Napa cabs I've had don't have enough acidity to make them balanced so this is a plus. If I can compare the Private Reserve wines in my experience they are most similar to the Chappellet Signature Cabs. I like this and the 2007 vintage the best and would give this a 94-95 rating.
Review: Patience will reward you handsomely with this one - This Cameron Hughes Private Reserve 2012 Cabernet Savignon Napa Valley makes a bold statement, but that's just the start of the conversation. It's flavors are complex, its color outstanding, yet it's not quite up to its potential, so be patient. My husband and I enjoyed it with a filet mignon. While we enjoyed it, it lacked a ripening that only time can produce. Ultimately we agreed that this wine while good now, will be great later as its flavors will probably blossom into something spectacular if uncorking is put off for another 5 years. The earthiness of this wine in combination with hints of dark chocolate in the finish are very enjoyable, however for us it lacked a richness and smooth finish that we'd expected based on previous CH Private Reserve Cab wines we've experienced. I recommend this 2012 Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Savignon if you are willing to put it in the wine cellar and wait. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the Cameron Hughes website: "Dark, dark, dark – pretty much pitch black and very extracted, with a little red around the rim. It’s tight out of the bottle, with immediate notes of fresh turned earth and mocha. With just little air, brilliant raspberry aromas leap from the glass and are underpinned with brambly blackberry, more mocha, and enticing dark chocolate. A high-toned earthiness adds layers of complexity that are furthered by its broad and deep palate and tightly wound, tooth-staining tannins. Critics Challenge Gold Winner: STYLE: Full, Bold FLAVORS: Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Tannins VINTAGE: 2012 APPELLATION: Napa Valley 100% GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 15.5% PRODUCTION: 650 DRINK/HOLD: Now through 2030" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I received this wine from Cameron Hughes for purposes of review.

## Features

- Critics Challenge- Gold Winner

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01CDFIYSE |
| Alcohol by volume | 15.5 Percent by Volume |
| Brand | Cameron Hughes |
| Color | oik-21-ikp |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4) |
| Dessert and Fortified Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Flavor | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Geographical Indicator 1 (Region/U.S. State) | California |
| Liquid Volume | 750 Milliliters |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Varietal/Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Winery | Cameron Hughes Wine |

## Product Details

- **Alcohol Content:** 15.5 Percent by Volume
- **Liquid Volume:** 750 Milliliters
- **Package Information:** Bottle
- **Varietal Designation:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Wine Type:** Red Wine

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2012 and 2007 are worth it.
*by D***Y on October 17, 2016*

As in my review of their vertical of 2006-2011 the common theme is black currant, cherry, chocolate, earth and vegetal like green bell peppers. On the attack really ripe cherries and this melds into black currants in the mid-palate ending with a chocolate and earth finish with a hint of green bell peppers. On the nose it's really earthy with ripe cherries and black currants. The tannins are still very firm and structured and the wine is framed with a fresh acidity which makes for nice drinking now and the ability for it to age into something really nice. Most Napa cabs I've had don't have enough acidity to make them balanced so this is a plus. If I can compare the Private Reserve wines in my experience they are most similar to the Chappellet Signature Cabs. I like this and the 2007 vintage the best and would give this a 94-95 rating.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Patience will reward you handsomely with this one
*by A***K on May 27, 2016*

This Cameron Hughes Private Reserve 2012 Cabernet Savignon Napa Valley makes a bold statement, but that's just the start of the conversation. It's flavors are complex, its color outstanding, yet it's not quite up to its potential, so be patient. My husband and I enjoyed it with a filet mignon. While we enjoyed it, it lacked a ripening that only time can produce. Ultimately we agreed that this wine while good now, will be great later as its flavors will probably blossom into something spectacular if uncorking is put off for another 5 years. The earthiness of this wine in combination with hints of dark chocolate in the finish are very enjoyable, however for us it lacked a richness and smooth finish that we'd expected based on previous CH Private Reserve Cab wines we've experienced. I recommend this 2012 Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Savignon if you are willing to put it in the wine cellar and wait. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the Cameron Hughes website: "Dark, dark, dark – pretty much pitch black and very extracted, with a little red around the rim. It’s tight out of the bottle, with immediate notes of fresh turned earth and mocha. With just little air, brilliant raspberry aromas leap from the glass and are underpinned with brambly blackberry, more mocha, and enticing dark chocolate. A high-toned earthiness adds layers of complexity that are furthered by its broad and deep palate and tightly wound, tooth-staining tannins. Critics Challenge Gold Winner: STYLE: Full, Bold FLAVORS: Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Tannins VINTAGE: 2012 APPELLATION: Napa Valley 100% GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 15.5% PRODUCTION: 650 DRINK/HOLD: Now through 2030" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I received this wine from Cameron Hughes for purposes of review.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A truly outstanding Cabernet
*by D***N on March 14, 2016*

All I can say after having a glass of this Private Reserve 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Cameron Hughes is, "What an excellent wine!" The bold, dry taste of a Cab has made it one of my favorite wines over the years, and this is one of the best of the best. 2012 was a great year for Cabernet grapes, and it certainly shows in this bottle. From the first sip on it presents itself as a robust, full-bodied wine, with a perfect blending of light tannins, oak, plum and dark berries, and a hint of chocolate, one that is consistent from start to finish. This is a wine that is already great and will only improve with age. I would suggest buying at least two bottles of this wine, one to enjoy now and one to cellar for a few years. I savored this wine during the evening while watching a movie. It's great by itself. However, I anticipate that this would be excellent with a fillet mignon or a porterhouse steak. It certainly deserves to accompany the best cuts of beef. I received a bottle of this wine from Cameron Hughes in exchange for writing an honest review, which I am more than happy to provide.

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