Frog's Leap

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

9.1714 ratings
9.262 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Dry-Farmed, a bit of Cabernet Franc in mix, aged 20 months in mostly neutral French oak barrels. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and floral spice. On the palate flavors of ripe black cherry, raspberry and cassis with espresso, cinnamon and earthy spice notes. Well balanced, lively acidity, fine tannins, long ending with fruit, cacao and tobacco spice! Nice!

Dry-Farmed, a bit of Cabernet Franc in mix, aged 20 months in mostly neutral French oak barrels. Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and floral spice. On the palate flavors of ripe black cherry, raspberry and cassis with espresso, cinnamon and earthy spice notes. Well balanced, lively acidity, fine tannins, long ending with fruit, cacao and tobacco spice! Nice!

Mar 30th, 2025
Douglas Braun

2018 Vintage - out of a 1/2 bottle (375ml) still purple rim ,beautifully Varietal , currants , coca powder, mint,,earthy and integrated oak - great with the filet

2018 Vintage - out of a 1/2 bottle (375ml) still purple rim ,beautifully Varietal , currants , coca powder, mint,,earthy and integrated oak - great with the filet

Aug 24th, 2023
Joshua Fisher

I love her

I love her

Dec 15th, 2021
Antonio Galloni

Founder, Vinous

9.4

Just delicious. Perfumed, gracious and very refined. The understated side of Napa Valley Cabernet...🤪💥🤩

Just delicious. Perfumed, gracious and very refined. The understated side of Napa Valley Cabernet...🤪💥🤩

Jul 7th, 2020
Ry

Winemaker Chateau Ghetto, Cellar Stag's Leap Wine Cellars,

9.2

One of my favorite producers in Rutherford. Always a hit in my glass!

One of my favorite producers in Rutherford. Always a hit in my glass!

May 7th, 2019
Fredrik Finn

You’ll have to look far for a Napa Cab of this standard at the modest price of ye good ‘ol Frog’s Leap, which does not leave you wish for anything more. The ‘15 is showing a wonderfully ripe, dense and energetic fruit profile aligned with the well placed oak profile and trademark dusty graphite complexity. Round and ripe textured tannins with a nice grip is bringing the palate throughout a long, though not exceptional

You’ll have to look far for a Napa Cab of this standard at the modest price of ye good ‘ol Frog’s Leap, which does not leave you wish for anything more. The ‘15 is showing a wonderfully ripe, dense and energetic fruit profile aligned with the well placed oak profile and trademark dusty graphite complexity. Round and ripe textured tannins with a nice grip is bringing the palate throughout a long, though not exceptional

Feb 12th, 2019
Meg Herring

Blackberry and red bell pepper notes for me! Needs some more time I think.

Blackberry and red bell pepper notes for me! Needs some more time I think.

Nov 20th, 2018
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.1

Overripe black cherry, licorice, potting soil, clove. Lengthy is an understatement, coating is thorough, even, smooth.

Overripe black cherry, licorice, potting soil, clove. Lengthy is an understatement, coating is thorough, even, smooth.

Jun 16th, 2018
John Willison

Black cherry, licorice. Dark fruit, drying tannins, sweet fruit and leathery finish. Some Rutherford dust thrown in.

Black cherry, licorice. Dark fruit, drying tannins, sweet fruit and leathery finish. Some Rutherford dust thrown in.

May 21st, 2018
Jordan Wardlaw

Restraint, balance, approachability and value- all very hard to find from Rutherford AVA.

Restraint, balance, approachability and value- all very hard to find from Rutherford AVA.

May 5th, 2018