Hewitt Vineyard

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

9.424 ratings
9.31 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

Blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon & 4% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, espresso, cedar and sweet notes. On the palate flavors of black raspberry, strawberry and ripe black cherry with notes of cacao, vanilla and dried herbs. Fine rich tannins, long finish ending with fruit, cacao, spice and oaky earthy mineral notes.

Blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon & 4% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, espresso, cedar and sweet notes. On the palate flavors of black raspberry, strawberry and ripe black cherry with notes of cacao, vanilla and dried herbs. Fine rich tannins, long finish ending with fruit, cacao, spice and oaky earthy mineral notes.

May 20th, 2022
Paul K
9.3

Checking in on this. More tobacco, earth, and, espresso than I recall. I recall purity of red and black fruit. Rating a little lower, but nothing out of place. Evolution going well. Think in a transition period. Check back in a year. ttyt

Checking in on this. More tobacco, earth, and, espresso than I recall. I recall purity of red and black fruit. Rating a little lower, but nothing out of place. Evolution going well. Think in a transition period. Check back in a year. ttyt

Oct 20th, 2023
Paul K
9.4

Love this cab!

Love this cab!

Apr 20th, 2023
Yuki Watanabe

Full body, proper Napa Cab

Full body, proper Napa Cab

Feb 4th, 2023
Paul K
9.5

95-96. Have drank a lot of good wine lately and this is near the top of the list. I thinks it’s been at least a year since having it and it just keeps delighting. Excited for next few years. Have 14 bottles left. @James K @J Greene let’s figure out a tasting for this soon.

95-96. Have drank a lot of good wine lately and this is near the top of the list. I thinks it’s been at least a year since having it and it just keeps delighting. Excited for next few years. Have 14 bottles left. @James K @J Greene let’s figure out a tasting for this soon.

Dec 16th, 2022
Martin Mazner

Spectacular wine. Rich but balanced with layers of flavor that go on forever. Aired for two hours and opened beautifully.

Spectacular wine. Rich but balanced with layers of flavor that go on forever. Aired for two hours and opened beautifully.

Apr 30th, 2022
Paul K
9.4

In the battle of 2016s, not very extensive, this edged the Shafer if just barely.

In the battle of 2016s, not very extensive, this edged the Shafer if just barely.

Mar 30th, 2022
Tyler Martinelli

I splurged today 😃

I splurged today 😃

Jan 19th, 2022
Hannah Harrington

looove it!!!

looove it!!!

Nov 12th, 2021
Paul K
9.5

Incredible. Black cherry, licorice, coffee, dark chocolate, and spice. The only bad thing is the bottles are so honking big, it barely fits in my fridge.

Incredible. Black cherry, licorice, coffee, dark chocolate, and spice. The only bad thing is the bottles are so honking big, it barely fits in my fridge.

Oct 16th, 2020