Ratings & Tasting Notes:

99 points James Suckling
Review Date: 11/2015
Extraordinary aromas of metal shavings, black currants and hazelnuts. Turns to roses and violets. Full-bodied, yet subtle and refined with a polished piercing tannin backbone. This makes you want to drink it. Sexy and elegant. A triumph.

96 points Wine Advocate
Review Date: 12/2017
Deep garnet-purple, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard sings of crushed blackberries, cassis and black cherries with touches of Provence herbs, violets and chocolate box plus a hint of dusty earth. Medium-bodied with a firm backbone of grainy tannins and a racy acid line, it has youthful, taut, muscular black fruit and a long, refreshing finish. Should age beautifully!

96 points Vinous
Review Date: 12/2014
Dana’s 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard possesses remarkable structure and density, especially within the context of the year. Firm yet well-integrated tannins give the wine much of its energy, tension and focus. Black cherry jam, graphite, smoke and tobacco add nuance as the wine opens up in the glass. Far from an easygoing 2012, the Helms is going to need time to fully come together. There is so much to look forward to here. This is the first vintage since 2008 that was vinified in wood uprights, as was originally intended. The intervening vintages have been much shorter, so they were done in barrel. The 2012 impresses for its balance of fruit, acidity and tannin.

Cult Wines International Notes:

Dana Estates is a Napa Valley winery dedicated to producing small-lot, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines of exceptional quality. With a history rooted in the late 19th century, the estate was revitalized in 2005 by its new owner, South Korean businessman Hi Sang Lee, who preserved its historical elements while integrating modern winemaking facilities.

Dana Estates focuses on expressing the unique terroirs of its distinct vineyards, including Helms, Hershey, and Lotus. These sites, characterized by diverse soil compositions and microclimates, yield wines of power, complexity, and elegance. The winery employs meticulous viticultural practices, including organic farming and careful grape selection, combined with a philosophy of minimal intervention in the winemaking process.

Dana Estates aims to craft wines that reflect their origin with precision and artistry, earning them recognition among Napa Valley’s elite producers.

Bottle Size:

750 mL

Storage History:

Always stored on its side in a climate-controlled cellar.

Condition:

Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.

Outstanding condition.