Rutherford Grove Winery Tasting - August 2012

Rutherford, California - Napa Valley
Tasted Saturday, August 11, 2012 by Martin Redmond with 350 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 2011 Rutherford Grove Sauvignon Blanc Estate 88 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford

    Pale green color with guava and grapefruit aromas. On the palate, it's light-bodied, balanced and fresh with citrus and grass aromas. Medium finish. Aged 6 months in Stainless Steel; 40%-70% gallon Stainless Steel Barrels sur lie. 13.3 % alcohol

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • 2009 Rutherford Grove Sangiovese Estate 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford

    Garnet color with dark red fruits, violet and oak aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with baked cherry, raspberry, and toasty oak flavors. Medium-long finish. Aged 18 months in 100% French Oak, 40% new, 60% 2-year old puncheons. 14.3% alcohol.

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Flight 3 (1 Note)

  • 2007 Rutherford Grove Merlot Estate 87 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford

    Carmine color with black and red fruit and spicy cedarwood aromas. On the palate, it's between light and medium-bodied with dusty cherry, blackberry, spice and a hint of cola flavors. Medium finish. Fruit sourced from Rutherford Grove Vineyard; Rutherford Bench. Aged 18 months in 100% French Oak, 40% New, 60% 2-year old barrels. 14.2% alcohol

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

  • 2007 Rutherford Grove Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain

    Garnet color with dark fruit, green olive violet and a hint of cacoa aromas. On the palate, it approached medium-bodied with dusty blackberry, cassis and cacao flavors. Medium-long finish. Fruit sourced from Lone Acre Vineyard & Bella Oaks Lane; Rutherford Bench. Aged 20 months in 80% French Oak, 20% American Oak, 60% new, 20% one-year old, 20% two-year old. 14.2% alcohol

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Flight 5 (1 Note)

  • 2007 Rutherford Grove Merlot Estate Reserve 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain

    Garnet color with dark cherry, black currant and cedarwood aromas. On the palate, it medium bodied, nicely balanced with black cherry, black currant, and a bit of sweet oak flavors. Medium+ finish. Aged 22 months in 80% French Oak 20% American Oak, 30% 1-year old, 30% 2-year. 14.2 % alcohol

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Flight 6 (1 Note)

  • 2009 Rutherford Grove Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 92 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain

    Garnet color with aromatic black and red fruit, cassis and chocolate aromas. On the palate, it's full bodied, intense, and well-structured with dusty blackberry, black cherry, cassis, and spicy chocolate flavors. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon/25% Merlot. Aged 20 months French Oak, 60% new, 30% 1-year, 10% 2-year. 14.4% alcohol

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Flight 7 (1 Note)

  • 2007 Rutherford Grove Petite Sirah Spring Creek Vineyard 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Inky violet color with blackberry, plum and oak aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with appealing dusty tannins and blackberry, plum vanilla and spice flavors. Medium-long finish. Aged 10 Months in 50% French Oak, 50% American Oak, 50% new, 30% one-year old, 20% two-year old. 14.2% alcohol

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Flight 8 (1 Note)

  • 1997 Rutherford Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Dark brick red color with dark cherry, cassis and oak aromas. On the palate, it's smooth, light-bodied and shows good acidity with black cherry, black currant, and a hint of raspberry flavors. Medium-finish. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot.

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Flight 9 (1 Note)

  • 1998 Rutherford Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Dark brick red color with savory blackberry, cassis and dried herb aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, and smooth with blackberry, cassis, dried herb and oak flavors. Medium-long finish. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon/ 10% Cabernet Franc/5% Petite Verdot

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Flight 10 (1 Note)

  • 1999 Rutherford Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Medium garnet with brick red tint color, and blackberry, cassis, and cacao aromas. On the palate, it's light-medium bodied with good acidity, and blackberry, cassis, and hint of vanilla flavors. Medium-long finish. 99% Cabernet Sauvignon/1% Petite Verdot

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