Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes exclusively from the distinguished Rutherford Bench terroir, from hand-selected vineyard parcels under the ownership of Beaulieu Vineyard. It is matured for 21 months in 100% French oak barrels (80% first-fill). The wine expresses an exquisitely bright and vibrant fresh blackcurrant aroma, that could easily belong to a top Saint-Julien from a top vintage. Like its counterparts in Bordeaux, it also evokes nuances of summer vineyard footpath dust (the famous ‘Rutherford Dust’ note), juicy blackberries and woodland glade wild raspberries straight off the cane. On the palate, it has a rich, rounded, velvety nature, with fabulously decadent texture to the tannins, and everything is enlivened by vibrant fruit concentration and harmonious balance. This legendary wine could evolve in the cellar for decades, and yet is irresistibly delicious already. Crack on!
Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Beaulieu Vineyard
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Winemaking
Grapes were hand-picked, destemmed, and cold soaked for gentle extraction. This nurtured an elegant, layered fruit profile and Rutherford Dust tannins. During fermentation, cap was pumped over for skin integration. Over 80% new French oak and a touch of Malbec/Petit Verdot added to balance fruit with toasty notes, enriching the flavor profile.
Press Review
94/100 - Enticing aromas of black cherry, blueberry, black liquorice, coffee and dried herbs with cedar freshness. Broad and expansive palate with the same flavours as the nose, combining with a rich vein of minerals, dried rose petals, tobacco, refreshing acidity and mouthcoating tannins. From winemaker Trevor Durling. Drinking window: 2022-2040.
Press Review
93/100 - Coming mostly from estate fruit, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Reserve is another plush, rounded, undeniably delicious release. Ripe blue fruits, spicy oak, and hints of chocolate define the nose, and it' s medium to full-bodied, with a layered, round, incredibly satisfying mouthfeel. I like it now, but it should evolve gracefully for 10-15 years as well.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryUnited States of America
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RegionNapa Valley
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StyleDry
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUL7836119
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Alcohol %15%
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GrapeCabernet Sauvignon
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Unit Volume75cl
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VegetarianYes