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Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

8.911 ratings
8.42 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
Tobin Trevarthen

Okay. Not great.

Okay. Not great.

Jul 8th, 2017
Tobin Trevarthen

Lots of tannins. Serviceable as an everyday wine.

Lots of tannins. Serviceable as an everyday wine.

Feb 24th, 2017
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8.9

Better integrated than my last bottle, almost exactly a year ago.

Better integrated than my last bottle, almost exactly a year ago.

Dec 10th, 2017
Mike Evans

Nice pure Cabernet fruit with a bit of Rutherford dust.

Nice pure Cabernet fruit with a bit of Rutherford dust.

Jul 13th, 2017
Konrad Michels

Not a terrible wine, but far too acidic for my taste. Lovely hints of wood and fruit, but overpowered by the acidity.

Not a terrible wine, but far too acidic for my taste. Lovely hints of wood and fruit, but overpowered by the acidity.

Feb 2nd, 2017
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8.8

Nose of black olives and roasted meat, which reminds me more of Syrah than Cabernet. Nice mix of savory elements and dark fruit on the palate, with the former becoming more prominent in the finish. Could use a little more depth on the mid-palate but, all in all, a fair value for $45.

Nose of black olives and roasted meat, which reminds me more of Syrah than Cabernet. Nice mix of savory elements and dark fruit on the palate, with the former becoming more prominent in the finish. Could use a little more depth on the mid-palate but, all in all, a fair value for $45.

Dec 21st, 2016
Mike Evans

Pure Cabernet fruit with a little Rutherford dust and a little spice, supported by fine tannins. A very solid effort.

Pure Cabernet fruit with a little Rutherford dust and a little spice, supported by fine tannins. A very solid effort.

Dec 9th, 2016
Doctor No

Very nice, classically styled Napa cab. Ripe but not hot and fairly well balanced. Reminiscent of a Mike Smith entry level cab, which is high praise.

Very nice, classically styled Napa cab. Ripe but not hot and fairly well balanced. Reminiscent of a Mike Smith entry level cab, which is high praise.

Feb 3rd, 2016
Catherine Morrison

OCWS Wine Extraordinaire

OCWS Wine Extraordinaire

Apr 12th, 2015
Mike Evans

Mike had this a year ago

Mike had this a year ago

May 20th, 2023