Rutherford

El Molíno Winery

Rutherford Pinot Noir 2009

Still has some good red fruits and earthy dusty tannins. Much better than expected — 4 months ago

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Sloan

Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Nose of camphor and graphite ahead of an insanely structured and primary Sloan. Espresso and blackcurrant, blackberry and fresh earth. Took 2 hours to come out from cellar temp, but boy what a show. This has 20+ years ahead. Phenomenal. — 5 months ago

Jay, Jan and 17 others liked this

Judge Palmer

Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

10 years young, feels like another 5 years would have done it a service. But today, rich, complete, and steady throughout! — 6 months ago

Josh, Shay and 5 others liked this

Rutherford Ranch Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Delicious Cabernet Sauvignon, dark berry flavor. Wonderful accompaniment to sautéed greens and pork dumplings in chicken mushroom broth. ($24). — 7 months ago

McGah Family Cellars

Scarlett Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Ron R
9.4

An experiment. So consistently strong, and clearly has longevity. No rush to consume these…
So decadent, going close to the explosive line, but doesn’t cross it. Blueberries and rich black fruits mesh with sandalwood and brown sugar. Weighty on the mid palate with relaxed acidity. This is epic. Still in its prime so consume now.
— 7 months ago

Ira, Bryan and 32 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

New Years bottle. No notes; exuberant red fruits, in balance. Still, I preferred a Bourgogne red at the table, as this not suited to my palate, feels somehow monolithic & uni dimensional — 10 months ago

"Odedi", ESF and 5 others liked this

12c

Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Really a very nice Napa Cabernet from a great vineyard site in a good drinking place age wise. On cork pop the oak was too overbearing - that sort of oaky sweetness that I don’t care for. But decanted for a couple hours as a result and quite nice after that. Deep violet in the glass. Deep dark fruit notes. Unmistakably Napa, for sure. Some glycerin feel. But a long finish with just enough acid to keep it together. I don’t often drink Napa cab, but on a fall day with burgers it’s hard to complain. — 4 years ago

Michael, Severn and 3 others liked this

Alpha Omega

II Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Just love the Bordeaux blend. Cab, cab franc, Merlot, petite Verdot. Jam on. — 6 years ago

Shay, Stanley and 7 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

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Elyse

Morisoli Vineyard Rutherford Zinfandel 2012

Complex & luscious with lengthy finish . Notes of dark fruit and clean oak. All components of this wine thrive in harmony. Excellent product — 9 years ago

Mike, Drew and 1 other liked this

Inglenook

Cask Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Superb full body with mellow tannins & fine finish; pairing with rare prime tenderloin, asparagus & corn on the cob watching TPC Tourney. — 9 years ago

Philip Shannon
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Alounsak liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1970

1970 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Beaulieu Vineyard; Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Napa Valley; California, USA
(95-97; Drink 2025-40+)
3h decant

Nose has ripe cherry, cedar++, charcoal, grilled black cherry, faint olive and over-ripe blackberry.
Palate has dried cherry/blackberry, tobacco, strawberry, vanilla, dried mint, leather with medium+ tannins and plenty of acidity to hold for decades.

Epic, even besting the 1968 & 1995 for my palate!

Happy Father's Day 2024 to all.
— 4 months ago

Norman, Juan and 37 others liked this
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Freemark Abbey

Bosché Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1994

1994 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Freemark Abbey; Bosché Vineyard
25th Anniversary Bottling
Napa Valley; Rutherford, California, USA
(93-95; Drink 2019-34)

2.5H Decant, more time appreciated. WOW.
Storage is everything...
— 5 months ago

Pooneet, Diane and 26 others liked this

Staglin Family Vineyard

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Shay A
9.4

Opened for a buddy’s birthday party. What a lovely surprise. Cork was a struggle, but hardly any seepage at all. On a table with a ridiculous amount of bottles, including standouts like ‘95 Opus, ‘85 Freemark Bosche, ‘74 Sterling Merlot, ‘13 Salon.

Pop and poured. Excellent youthful color! Deep ruby, hardly any bricking. Gorgeous aromatics of red and black berries, vanilla pipe tobacco, sweet spices. On the palate, it is wonderfully integrated and layered with stewed red and black fruits, fig, espresso, dusty coco (maybe fading signature Rutherford dust?), and a small bit of tannin at the finish keeping this buttoned-up and well structured. Excellent finish and balance. Held strong all evening. Seems as though this had a toe in the early ‘90s style of more bright Napa cabs and one toe in the late ‘90s/early ‘00s style of starting to increase ripeness…great marriage of the two. Pop and enjoy!
— 7 months ago

Scott@Mister, Jonathan and 27 others liked this

Sullivan Vineyards

Estate Bottled Coeur de Vigne Rutherford Red Blend 2015

Ming L
9.3

A charming left bank blend with a high percentage of CF for 15’. Blueberry, cassis, espresso, dried herbs, and lavender. Hint of crushed rocks too. Medium to full body. A harmonious palate with round gentle acidity, lush texture, and grainy yet polished firm elegant tannins. Lingering lightly candied finish.
Finesse and classy, yet so approachable.
— 4 years ago

Bob and David liked this

Long Meadow Ranch

Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Varietally correct. Regionally correct. Lil’ cat 🐈 pee. — 6 years ago

David and Shawn liked this

Nickel & Nickel

Quarry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Bit of a fruit bomb. Solid but not a ton going on here. — 7 years ago

JRM Sam T
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Jody liked this

Inglenook

1882 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Birthday wine, couldn't let it sit for much longer. — 9 years ago

Sullivan Vineyards

Estate Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Dry with some earthy tones. — 11 years ago

Danielle liked this

Bell Wine Cellars

Clone 6 Unfiltered Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

An excellent Napa floor Cab with tastes of blueberry, blackberry, kirsch and vanilla. Full bodied, well balanced. New World for sure. Will be good for many more years — 4 months ago

Beaulieu Vineyard

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

wonderful wine. thx. Steve!!! — 5 months ago

Mike liked this

Scarecrow

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Too young…will show better in 5 years. — 5 months ago

Paul K
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Ted, Paul and 17 others liked this

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards

Rutherford Merlot 2015

v15. Outstanding! Tobacco nose. Deep, rich, dark, blackberry and tar fruit. Smooth, tight, slightly astringent mocha and leather finish. This is what it is all about. — 6 months ago

Round Pond Estate

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Ron R
9.4

I just found this hiding in our cellar, given the age on the wine, I thought that this would need to be dispatched with urgency. I could not have been further from how it actually presented.
The nose is lively and almost raucous. Loads of cherry jam and cinnamon. The palate is dense and compact, showing absolutely no signs of aging. Cherries, cedar and sweet jam are joined by powerful tannins. I’m floored as to how well this has presented. Kudos to the winery.
— 8 months ago

Paul, Ted and 40 others liked this
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‘07 Napa confounds…

Dana Estates

Helms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Big fruit. Delicious! — 5 years ago

P, Shay and 4 others liked this

Provenance Vineyards

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Rich, deep, flavorful. Not a bad price, either. — 5 years ago

Frog's Leap

Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc

Nice and grassy, not as much fruit. Minerality and acidity is good on the palate, medium body. — 7 years ago

Rivka FriedmanNavin Nayak
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Pott Wines (Aaron & Claire Pott and Daughters)

The Arsenal Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

This is another fruit forward jelly bomb. I'm seeing a theme on 2012s. I love this stuff. Still a little tannic. Maybe decanting will help. — 9 years ago

Brian, Carl and 8 others liked this