Scarecrow
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Rich, ripe and full throttle. I’m describing @Kimberly Anderson but the scarecrow was all of that and in a phenomenal place. Lots of power and ample grace here. A special wine. I lobbied Kim for a BBB style cleavage pic and Chad was down for it, but she demurred....and it was 18 degrees outside so I get it.
Rich, ripe and full throttle. I’m describing @Kimberly Anderson but the scarecrow was all of that and in a phenomenal place. Lots of power and ample grace here. A special wine. I lobbied Kim for a BBB style cleavage pic and Chad was down for it, but she demurred....and it was 18 degrees outside so I get it.
Dec 8th, 2018No shocker - this was the wine of the day. So much content it stained the glass! Rich, ripe, cassis, vanilla creme brûlée, textural old vine fruits, layers of oak, toast, and ample tannin to balance and evoke bewilderment and praise! 99 points - one of the best Scarecrow efforts I have witnessed...a stunning wine 1st place Winner vs Nobel Bordeaux competitor in France vs California by learnaboutwine.com 5.25.14 #delectable #wine
No shocker - this was the wine of the day. So much content it stained the glass! Rich, ripe, cassis, vanilla creme brûlée, textural old vine fruits, layers of oak, toast, and ample tannin to balance and evoke bewilderment and praise! 99 points - one of the best Scarecrow efforts I have witnessed...a stunning wine 1st place Winner vs Nobel Bordeaux competitor in France vs California by learnaboutwine.com 5.25.14 #delectable #wine
5 people found it helpfulMay 26th, 2014Dark violet hues. An incredibly lush and silky wine, rich pure dark fruits, floral notes and sweet bruised fig. The balance sets it apart. Everything has its place.
Dark violet hues. An incredibly lush and silky wine, rich pure dark fruits, floral notes and sweet bruised fig. The balance sets it apart. Everything has its place.
1 person found it helpfulMay 28th, 2017Owner Maison du Prix Wines, Cofounder Coup de Foudre, Former Executive Director of Wine Wynn Resorts
Expressive bouquet of spring flowers, cherry galette & vanilla notes. Pure vibrant red fruits, perfect acid/tannin balance - long finish. Drinking awesome now & will age for many years to come.
Expressive bouquet of spring flowers, cherry galette & vanilla notes. Pure vibrant red fruits, perfect acid/tannin balance - long finish. Drinking awesome now & will age for many years to come.
1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2015
Wasn't thrilled with the vegetal aromas but the black and blue fruits and dusty flavors redeem this wine. Not at all like the last Scarecrow I tasted.
Wasn't thrilled with the vegetal aromas but the black and blue fruits and dusty flavors redeem this wine. Not at all like the last Scarecrow I tasted.
Feb 8th, 2015
Chalky cocoa violets on the nose, I just want to devour this wine whole
Chalky cocoa violets on the nose, I just want to devour this wine whole
Feb 8th, 2015A little precursor for the trip back to KS this week.
A little precursor for the trip back to KS this week.
Dec 31st, 2013
I felt the wine was a little too ripe almost pruned, but the group loved it. Maybe best on its own, not in a comparative. Too fat for me.
I felt the wine was a little too ripe almost pruned, but the group loved it. Maybe best on its own, not in a comparative. Too fat for me.
Dec 3rd, 2013
WoTN. interesting how the noses grew so similar as the night wore on after being so different upon first pour.
WoTN. interesting how the noses grew so similar as the night wore on after being so different upon first pour.
Oct 6th, 2022
2010 Napa cab retrospective at the 305
2010 Napa cab retrospective at the 305
Mar 8th, 2020