Overview
'Rutherford dust' — a silky, earthy mid-palate texture unique to its benchland gravel soils. Some of Napa's oldest estates sit here, producing Cabernet of extraordinary finesse.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Deep purple
- Nose
- Blackcurrant, Black cherry, Plum, Dusty earth and Cedar.
- Palate
- The epitome of Napa — dusty, plush, eternally complex. Generally very full-bodied, medium acidity, firm tannins, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Very Full5/5
Tannins Firm4/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol High4/5
Grapes
Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Aromas And Notes
BlackcurrantBlack cherryPlumBlueberryDusty earthCedarMochaVanillaLeatherTobaccoDark chocolate
Terroir
Mediterranean — warm days, cold nights, fog from San Pablo Bay.
Rutherford bench gravelAlluvial loamVolcanic
Food Pairings
Prime ribLamb rackTruffle risottoAged Cheddar
Notable Producers
- Beaulieu Vineyard, founded 1900 - Georges de Latour Private Reserve
- Inglenook, founded 1879 - Rubicon Estate