Souverain Of Rutherford
Nickel & Nickel
C.C. Ranch Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Great nose and full of flavor! Got a great deal in Florida and wasn't disappointed!! Could use a little age and an easier finish, but some really good stuff! — 10 years ago
Wm. Harrison Vineyards & Winery (William Harrison)
Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2008
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. — 11 years ago
Flora Springs
Reserve Rutherford Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon
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. — 10 years ago
Staglin Family Vineyard
Salus Estate Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
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
Beaulieu Vineyard
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1992
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. — 11 years ago
Caymus Vineyards
40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Fruit forward, deep red purple color. Mouth feel is awesomely smooth all the way through the finish. This is a favorite of mine! — 10 years ago
Inglenook
Rubicon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1986
Alive and well. Pure, plump fruit, velvety tannins with just a whisper of sour/dried tomatoes on the finish. — 10 years ago
Hewitt Vineyard
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Grilled rack of lamb and screaming good Napa Cabernet. Not the caliber of their 07, but delicious none the less and I think it just a matter of style. What a day! — 11 years ago
Nathan King
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