Rutherford Grove

Estate Reserve Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.318 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, 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
Steve Gautier

PnP. Great nose and initial attack of an intriguing array of red fruit. But finish was weak and entire wine faded with limited time in the glass.

PnP. Great nose and initial attack of an intriguing array of red fruit. But finish was weak and entire wine faded with limited time in the glass.

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2015
Paul J
9.1

Great nose and bold first taste, but it's age causes it to fade fast and lose power. That being said, a Jose Bautista homer in the 10th for a 2-1 Jays victory over the Yanks makes up for it! Yeah, that was meant for you my friend and unfortunate Yankee fan, Mike Walker!!

Great nose and bold first taste, but it's age causes it to fade fast and lose power. That being said, a Jose Bautista homer in the 10th for a 2-1 Jays victory over the Yanks makes up for it! Yeah, that was meant for you my friend and unfortunate Yankee fan, Mike Walker!!

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2015
Stephen Carney

Stephen had this 10 years ago

Stephen had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2015
Ethan Gilmore

Wonderful vintage. Great wine for my wife's birthday.

Wonderful vintage. Great wine for my wife's birthday.

1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2015
Daniel Hernandez-Brun

This was fantastic! Subtle and elegant, still holding all of its power. Great stuff.

This was fantastic! Subtle and elegant, still holding all of its power. Great stuff.

1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2014
Matt Reagan

Cherry bark, leather, sasparilla, licorice. Very tasty.

Cherry bark, leather, sasparilla, licorice. Very tasty.

1 person found it helpfulNov 28th, 2014
Victor Hwang

2004. Dry cork. Not certain if this is ok, but will find out soon.
bummer. It was Corked.

2004. Dry cork. Not certain if this is ok, but will find out soon.
bummer. It was Corked.

Jan 13th, 2019
Paul J
9.4

Wine of the night, but sadly my last bottle of this beauty :( Give this some air because after that it is deep and bold, just how a Howell Mt. Napa can should be! Nice tar, blackberry, and tobacco notes with a great long finish. Quite possibly my best unknown purchase ever!!

Wine of the night, but sadly my last bottle of this beauty :( Give this some air because after that it is deep and bold, just how a Howell Mt. Napa can should be! Nice tar, blackberry, and tobacco notes with a great long finish. Quite possibly my best unknown purchase ever!!

Nov 23rd, 2016
Paul J
9.5

Awesome!! I have zero recollection of ever buying this, but in the words of Vince Vaughn "I say happy accident!". Wonderful nose, ample fruit, bold yet refined....quite lovely all around!

Awesome!! I have zero recollection of ever buying this, but in the words of Vince Vaughn "I say happy accident!". Wonderful nose, ample fruit, bold yet refined....quite lovely all around!

Aug 5th, 2016
Andrew Lam

Unexpectedly good pairing with Chinese roast duck

Unexpectedly good pairing with Chinese roast duck

Jan 9th, 2016