Rutherford Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

A truly top-notch wine from the Rutherford Ranch winery, this Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for an impressive 24 months! The grapes for this Reserve Cabernet come from the Oak Knoll appellation and the two vineyards within the Rutherford appellation: Franklin and Abela. Perfect climatic conditions and the deep, loamy, well-drained soil provide the Cabernet Sauvignon with everything it needs. This wine will evolve in character and quality for years to come, as it truly is a top-notch wine with everything in place.

Sustainable wine growing for Cabernet Sauvignon

Rutherford Winery is located on the scenic Silverado Trail in Napa Valley, in Rutherford County. The area is often compared to Bordeaux because of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape, which forms the basis of renowned wines in both regions, and because of the many luxury "lifestyle" wineries. The winery is known for crafting the unparalleled Cabernet Sauvignon, along with other premium grape varieties. They are committed to sustainable growing, production, and bottling of their wines. The estate vineyards are certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Wine Growing Alliance. This responsibility is reflected in the quality of the wine.

The rich flavor description of Rutherford Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

The blend consists of 88 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by 6 percent Merlot, 4 percent Petit Sirah, and 2 percent Malbec. The flavor description is quite extensive, as there is so much to smell and taste. But the most important features are aromas of dark chocolate, black cherries, and toasted almonds with notes of black currant, allspice, and French vanilla. The palate is rich and rounded with a lively fruit character of dark cherries and sweet spices. The tannic structure of this wine exemplifies the classic Rutherford style. Hints of dark cherries mingle with sweet oak, sweet sage, and dried cherries that linger on the palate.