2016 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Rutherford
Aging
100% French oak, 60% new, for 18 months
Alcohol %
15.9
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This Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Napa’s acclaimed Rutherford AVA. Located in the center of Napa, Rutherford is bordered by the Mayacamas Mountains on the west and the Vaca Range on the east. The wine was aged in French Oak for 18 months and features notes of black currant, tobacco, coffee, black cherry, and toffee. Full bodied, plush tannins and integrated acidity lead to a persistent finish.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Rutherford
Aging
100% French oak, 60% new, for 18 months
Alcohol %
15.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The wine features notes of black currant, tobacco, coffee, black cherry, and toffee. Full bodied, plush tannins and integrated acidity lead to a persistent finish.
Awards
Gold at 2016 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Vineyard Notes
This Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Napa’s acclaimed Rutherford AVA. Located in the center of Napa, Rutherford is bordered by the Mayacamas Mountains on the west and the Vaca Range on
the east. Its climate is warmer than Oakville and Stags Leap District to the south but is still marginally influenced by early morning fogs, an environment which creates rich flavors in wine without
sacrificing freshness. The well-drained soil is a unique combination of gravel, loam, sand, volcanic deposits, and marine sediment. Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignons are famous for “Rutherford
Dust,” a term describing their distinctive dusty, earthy flavors.
Winemaker Notes
Hand-picked at the peak of flavor development, the grapes are crushed and cold-soaked for 24 hours. The cap is punched down three times daily to maximize flavor extraction during fermentation and maceration, which lasts 10 to 15 days. The wine is aged in 100% French oak, 60% new, for 18 months.
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