Wine Doctrine
2012

Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon The O.G. Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Tasted 1 September 2017 Napa Valley · Oakville

Previous notes apply. 9 months since my last 2012 OG. Performed very nicely, but I felt like this was still a bit restrained. Purity of fruit was noteworthy, with a nice cedar note that crept up on the back end and…

Read the full note
Tasting history

This bottle, other nights

11 June 2020 It's been 3.5 years since my last bottle. This has progressed nicely, and could likely use even another year or two to fully come together. Followed… 22 December 2016 Same as my previous notes from 7-8 months ago. This is indeed becoming a softer, more elegant OG over time. It does seem like the flavors have room… 5 May 2016 I've been following this wine starting in late 2014, again in the summer of 2015, and now. The 2012 OG has certainly developed a sense of elegance… 12 July 2015 Had this wine back in late 2014, and enjoyed its rich, smooth, dark personality. Tasted again last weekend, with similar notes (hasn't noticeably…
Vertically

Other vintages of Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon The O.G. Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

All vintages →
2022 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2010
Keep going

More from Carter Cellars

All notes →
Discussion for members