Scarecrow

Monsieur Ètain Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

9.58 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Roman Sukley

2008 M. Étain Cabernet Sauvignon from the Cohn Ranch in Rutherford, Napa Valley. Second label from Scarecrow. Inaugural vintage. Made by Celia Welsh. 15% alcohol. Literally translated, “Monsieur Tin.” The Tin Man to go along with Scarecrow. Still waiting for The Cowardly Lion. Maybe a nice Chardonnay? Gorgeous dark garnet color. Aromatic nose of espresso and cocoa. Some nutmeg and baking spices as well. Just beautiful. Killer palate of sweet dark chocolate-covered cherries and black plums. Nuances of cedar, vanilla and that mocha that I love. Silky tannins round out a pleasurable experience. Lush and velvety texture. Lingering finish. MUCH better than I remember this wine which was opened closer to release. 10 years has been a godsend. As many of you know, I don’t drink much Cabernet, even though I love it. But when I do, I’m reminded of how much I truly love the grape.

2008 M. Étain Cabernet Sauvignon from the Cohn Ranch in Rutherford, Napa Valley. Second label from Scarecrow. Inaugural vintage. Made by Celia Welsh. 15% alcohol. Literally translated, “Monsieur Tin.” The Tin Man to go along with Scarecrow. Still waiting for The Cowardly Lion. Maybe a nice Chardonnay? Gorgeous dark garnet color. Aromatic nose of espresso and cocoa. Some nutmeg and baking spices as well. Just beautiful. Killer palate of sweet dark chocolate-covered cherries and black plums. Nuances of cedar, vanilla and that mocha that I love. Silky tannins round out a pleasurable experience. Lush and velvety texture. Lingering finish. MUCH better than I remember this wine which was opened closer to release. 10 years has been a godsend. As many of you know, I don’t drink much Cabernet, even though I love it. But when I do, I’m reminded of how much I truly love the grape.

Dec 30th, 2017
Danny Bergeron

Love it - dark, full body ! Wonderful

Love it - dark, full body ! Wonderful

Dec 25th, 2015
Chris Opdyke

Chris had this 8 years ago

Chris had this 8 years ago

Oct 3rd, 2016
Vinny Voci

Vinny had this 3 years ago

Vinny had this 3 years ago

Dec 18th, 2021
Janet Hernandez

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Janet had this 6 years ago

Nov 18th, 2018
Rebekah Cunningham

Rebekah had this 9 years ago

Rebekah had this 9 years ago

Apr 10th, 2016
Tim West

Tim had this 11 years ago

Tim had this 11 years ago

Mar 10th, 2014
Jonathan Land

Jonathan had this 12 years ago

Jonathan had this 12 years ago

Jan 5th, 2013