Bartalotti

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

8.919 ratings
9.42 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Peter Granoff MS

Master Sommelier, Founder/Partner Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant & Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant

9.5

A beautifully calibrated Rutherford Cab, w/ a core of black currant fruit, sleek tannins and a hint of cedar. Plenty of concentration, but in no way overdone.

A beautifully calibrated Rutherford Cab, w/ a core of black currant fruit, sleek tannins and a hint of cedar. Plenty of concentration, but in no way overdone.

1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2015
Simon Haidamous

I expected a big Rutherford cab with the "dust" typical of the AVA. This was disappointing.

I expected a big Rutherford cab with the "dust" typical of the AVA. This was disappointing.

1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2014
Dave Skvarna

Dave had this 11 years ago

Dave had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 15th, 2013
Kevin Blix

Solid wine would be even better with another 4 to 5 years

Solid wine would be even better with another 4 to 5 years

Oct 1st, 2017
Noel Brandl

This was proper decent , first glass was a little hot , but progression of its characters were forthcoming after an hour or so .

This was proper decent , first glass was a little hot , but progression of its characters were forthcoming after an hour or so .

Jan 23rd, 2017
Eric Oldrin

So good.

So good.

Aug 11th, 2016
Rob Bircher

Not a fan of the potpourri finish

Not a fan of the potpourri finish

Nov 12th, 2015
Scott Kahn

This was a classic Rutherford cab with lots of minerality and "dust". It was good immediately out of bottle but still improved as it was in the glass and through the night. This was not the most concentrated of wines but otherwise a nice new find from a different wine shop in Napa!

This was a classic Rutherford cab with lots of minerality and "dust". It was good immediately out of bottle but still improved as it was in the glass and through the night. This was not the most concentrated of wines but otherwise a nice new find from a different wine shop in Napa!

Oct 26th, 2015
Sankar Naraynan V

Great wine- enjoyed it in Bay Area - Value for money!

Great wine- enjoyed it in Bay Area - Value for money!

Aug 25th, 2015
Katy Jossy Simanski

Katy had this 9 years ago

Katy had this 9 years ago

Aug 21st, 2015