2019 Rutherford Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Gold, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 93 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Aromas & Flavors
The 2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of cassis, black pepper and fresh floral notes. Flavors of dark chocolate-covered blueberries, cherry cola, brandied cherries and raspberry puree on the palate. Integrated, silky tannins with just a bit of oak influence lead to a long, round finish.
Vintage Notes
The 2019 Growing Season started with an abundance of rainfall and late soil moisture. The long, warm summer saw very extreme heat events, with foggy mornings setting the stage for vibrant and expressive wines. The long, relatively mild finish to the season helped to preserve freshness and finesse in the fruit with abundant hang time teasing out great color, structure and soft tannins. Yields were average to a little below average. All in all, exceptional fruit with bright acidity and ample texture promises and amazing vintage.
Winemaker’s Notes
The base of our 2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is from the world-renowned Rutherford appellation, which is home to our Abela and Franklin estate vineyards. Perfect climatic conditions and the region’s deep, loamy, well-drained soils produce dark, intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Our rich soil sets the foundation for an exquisite, cellar ready wine that will evolve in character and quality for years to come.
Specs
Blend: 89.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.7% Merlot
Aging: 18 months in French and American oak barrels
Three Generations Committed to 100% Sustainable Viticulture and the Crafting of Fine Wines.
Rutherford Wine Company is family-owned and managed with a portfolio of wines representing the rich diversity of California’s outstanding appellations. Today, the portfolio includes Rutherford Ranch Winery (Napa Valley), Round Hill, Scott Family Estate (Arroyo Seco), Lander-Jenkins Vineyards, Predator (Lodi), Rhiannon, Silver Buckle, and extensive Private Label offerings.
The company is based at Rutherford Ranch Winery, in Napa Valley’s Rutherford District - one of the region’s most renowned sub-appellations. The winery and estate vineyards are certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. The critically acclaimed wines have been characterized as one of Napa’s great values by noted wine writer Robert Parker.
The winery received the ‘Family Owned Winery of the Year’ Award at the 2012 New York International Wine Competition. Rutherford Ranch Winery was named ‘Napa Winery of the Year’ at the 2013 NYIWC.
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2019 Rutherford Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Gold, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
93 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Aromas & Flavors
Vintage Notes
Winemaker’s Notes
Specs
What’s Included
4-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not for sale on winery website, $708/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Friday, Feb 27 - Monday, Mar 2
2019 Rutherford Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
4 bottles for $79.99 $20/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $179.99 $15/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
I wonder what the other percent of the wine is…
@klezman new math perhaps
@klezman 1% of good, for goodness sake