Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging
2 years in French oak barrels Drink now and through 2026
Alcohol %
13.5
Wines
2013 Rutherford Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging
2 years in French oak barrels Drink now and through 2026
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Dark chocolate, black cherry and roasted almond
aromas alongside notes of black currant, allspice and French vanilla.
Vineyard Notes
The fruit for our Reserve Cabernet is sourced from the Oak Knoll
appellation and our two estate vineyards in the Rutherford appellation,
Franklin and Abela. Perfect climatic conditions and the region’s deep,
loamy, well-drained soils produce dark, intensely flavored Cabernet
Sauvignon grapes. Our rich soil sets the foundation for an exquisite,
cellar-ready wine that will evolve in character and quality for years to
come.
Production Notes
2013 proved to be another record harvest in Napa Valley. We enjoyed
consistently superb weather, which ultimately resulted in optimal fruit
ripeness. Very minimal rainfall from January through March brought
an earlier than usual budbreak. April provided a few small rainstorms
to quench the vines, and warm weather followed. With just one heat
spike in late June and early July, the growing season provided weather
for excellent flavor development in the grapes, resulting in an early and
rewarding harvest.
Food Pairing Notes
This Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful complement to a ribeye
steak, a rack of lamb or a mushroom risotto.