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Souverain Of Rutherford

Freemark Abbey

Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Shay A
9.4

I know this is a mass produced winery, but this single vineyard wine is phenomenal. Had the '05 a few months ago and thought it was in a great spot. In-laws wanted to stop by while we were here, and they kindly poured us this '04. They are about to put the '04 vintage away for 10 years. Already in a great spot now, in 5 years, this will peak. Pepper, fresh earth, leather and boysenberry on the palate. One of the best '04s I've had. — 9 years ago

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David L

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That & the Bouche are dynamite wines. I still have some 78' Bouche in my cellar . They stand the test of time@Shay Aldriedge
Shay A

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@David L : Totally agree. This '04 was in a phenomenal spot and can't wait to open it again in a few years. Would love to hear how that '78 is whenever you open it!
David L

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I've open several bottles . It's been many years. I'll let you know

Staglin Family Vineyard

Salus Estate Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Jason Ruth
9.0

Staglin is one of my favorite wineries! This has lots of oak and leather on the nose. Hints of black fruit. Black berry and plum on the palate. Still needs a couple years to round out — 11 years ago

Hall Wines

Exzellenz Sacrashe Vineyard Red Blend

Gretchen Keith
9.6

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Sullivan Vineyards

Estate Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Jana Jarvis
8.9

Dark aged coloring, still has vibrancy, spicy noted through and through, vanilla. Long finish. Oak and alcohol are well balanced, reminiscent of cognac. Held nicely up to Mu Shu Pork dinner. — 10 years ago

Flora Springs

Reserve Rutherford Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon

Erik McLaughlin
9.4

Textbook old school Napa Cab. What once was and should more often be again. Great secondary characteristics, yet still plenty of primary fruit. Possibly at peak but with life left ahead. — 11 years ago

Maxence and Daniel P. liked this

Wm. Harrison Vineyards & Winery (William Harrison)

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2008

Jordan Gianelli
9.1

Wish I would've showed a little more self control and opened this guy in 2020. Darker side of fruit for most Napa Cab Francs that I run into and this wine was a little rough around the edges, which I welcomed because I sip on well behaved wines very frequently. Dark fruits and a solid sentencing of oak make this wine fall into the category of big, but not burly. Beyond is unique representation of the varietal, its a welcomed interpretation. — 12 years ago

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Provenance Vineyards

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Joyce Zhang
10

Love this one, hint of sweetness and fruity — 10 years ago

Elyse

Morisoli Vineyard Rutherford Zinfandel 2012

Nathan King
9.3

Complex & luscious with lengthy finish . Notes of dark fruit and clean oak. All components of this wine thrive in harmony. Excellent product — 10 years ago

Mike, Drew and 1 other liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

R Bl
8.9

1992. Would have been better 5 yrs ago but still very nice with dried more than fresh fruit (prune/raisin more than plum/ grape) but still a touch of tannin on first opening. Definite cedary Napa dust gives a bit of structure. — 12 years ago