Provenance Vineyards

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

9.163 ratings
9.12 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
Ron R
9.2

Cocoa powder and cedar on the nose. Lovely coarse-grained tannins kick in first of all, chased by ripe cherries, and hints of syrop de cassis. Good density and mouthfeel completes an enjoyable experience. This needs to relax a little (due to the tannins). Give it another year more in the bottle, if you can resist that long.
@TheSkip seek this one out.

Cocoa powder and cedar on the nose. Lovely coarse-grained tannins kick in first of all, chased by ripe cherries, and hints of syrop de cassis. Good density and mouthfeel completes an enjoyable experience. This needs to relax a little (due to the tannins). Give it another year more in the bottle, if you can resist that long.
@TheSkip seek this one out.

Dec 11th, 2016
Anthony Lombardo

Dark fruit, blackberry, cocoa, firm & grippy tannins.

Dark fruit, blackberry, cocoa, firm & grippy tannins.

Mar 8th, 2016
Charlie Tapp

Dark red fruit, bramble, cocoa powder and cola.

Dark red fruit, bramble, cocoa powder and cola.

Oct 30th, 2023
Pippy Thatcher

Rich, deep, flavorful. Not a bad price, either.

Rich, deep, flavorful. Not a bad price, either.

May 2nd, 2019
Jennifer Yi

I loved the 2013 vintage of this provenance cab. This was a huge disappointment.

I loved the 2013 vintage of this provenance cab. This was a huge disappointment.

Dec 30th, 2017
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9.1

This is a very good Rutherford cab for the price ($32?). No obvious heat, tannins are in check for a '13 at this young stage, and the fruit is forward without being overtly sweet. Given how it's showing now, this might be one to drink over the next couple years vs. cellar.

This is a very good Rutherford cab for the price ($32?). No obvious heat, tannins are in check for a '13 at this young stage, and the fruit is forward without being overtly sweet. Given how it's showing now, this might be one to drink over the next couple years vs. cellar.

May 10th, 2017
TheSkip

Should have reviewed my previous notes! PnP which resulted in a less than impressive showing. Closed nose. Dark cherry and leather. Needs air!!!

Should have reviewed my previous notes! PnP which resulted in a less than impressive showing. Closed nose. Dark cherry and leather. Needs air!!!

Feb 20th, 2017
TheSkip

With thanks to @Ron R and @Paul T for their recommendations here!

Decanted 2 hours. Wonderful dark fruits on the nose that carry through to the palate. Certainly there is some Rutherford dust but there remains some tannin that remains less than well integrated. This is exceptional value.

With thanks to @Ron R and @Paul T for their recommendations here!

Decanted 2 hours. Wonderful dark fruits on the nose that carry through to the palate. Certainly there is some Rutherford dust but there remains some tannin that remains less than well integrated. This is exceptional value.

Jan 11th, 2017
Paul T- Huntington Beach

Give it 30-60 minutes of air and its ready to go, thanks @Ron R for the post, otherwise I wouldn't have known about it.
I'll take this over the Leviathan for basically the same 💵

Give it 30-60 minutes of air and its ready to go, thanks @Ron R for the post, otherwise I wouldn't have known about it.
I'll take this over the Leviathan for basically the same 💵

Dec 20th, 2016
Joyce Zhang

Love this one, hint of sweetness and fruity

Love this one, hint of sweetness and fruity

May 14th, 2016