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Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

9.285 ratings
9.114 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Prunes, green pepper, cumin, turmeric, cardamom, teriyaki, baking spice. Tannins are well resolved. Dry as a bone. Love the 2002 vintage in Napa.

Prunes, green pepper, cumin, turmeric, cardamom, teriyaki, baking spice. Tannins are well resolved. Dry as a bone. Love the 2002 vintage in Napa.

Jun 24th, 2018
Sean Genn

Cab Franc really comes through with violets jumping out of the glass. Drinking at its peak

Cab Franc really comes through with violets jumping out of the glass. Drinking at its peak

Sep 28th, 2017
Jay McInerney

Novelist, Wine Critic Town & Country, Expensive Wino & Gastronaut

8.7

Started strong and smooth. Fell apart toward the end. Good dusty Rutherford cab.

Started strong and smooth. Fell apart toward the end. Good dusty Rutherford cab.

2 people found it helpfulAug 14th, 2014
Gordon Walker

Really nice cab, not overripe. Lots of respect for the grapes, John Williams blew my mind at 190X

Really nice cab, not overripe. Lots of respect for the grapes, John Williams blew my mind at 190X

1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2014
Bryant Bickel

1997 and amazing, drank spot on for 3days. Was still young and fresh tight tannin on first night, plush the second.

1997 and amazing, drank spot on for 3days. Was still young and fresh tight tannin on first night, plush the second.

Apr 13th, 2016
DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.5

3L

3L

Dec 12th, 2015
Robbie Ward

'97 vintage from Jeroboam. Mind bogglingly delicious. Complete, fine, layered, still plush fruit but sprinkled with magic dust.

'97 vintage from Jeroboam. Mind bogglingly delicious. Complete, fine, layered, still plush fruit but sprinkled with magic dust.

Jun 19th, 2015
Stacey Gibson

Aging beautifully. Menthol, sour cherry, alpine herbs.

Aging beautifully. Menthol, sour cherry, alpine herbs.

Mar 17th, 2015
Dominique Coffin

TRES bon. Fondu, riche & rond. Côté typé Rutherford (encalyptus) mais tout en élégance. Très beau vin riche & savoureux!

TRES bon. Fondu, riche & rond. Côté typé Rutherford (encalyptus) mais tout en élégance. Très beau vin riche & savoureux!

May 13th, 2014
Carson Gray

Sommelier, Director of Adult Beverage & Restaurant Development @ HMSHost

9.1

Great Bordeaux characteristics! Nicely done

Great Bordeaux characteristics! Nicely done

Mar 8th, 2014