Probably past peak but was pleasant. Fruit was weaker than typical cab, tannin soft. Enough texture and overall balance to be enjoyed. Think it’s an example that it’s better to have a Bordeaux variety just past peak than way too early.
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Rutherford Grove Winery Tasting - August 2012 (Rutherford, 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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WS has it right -- ripe currant, black cherry, cedar, anise and blackberry. Nice, long finish. Needs a little air, tells me it has time to go. Our first bottle, we'll wait a while for our next.
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11/13/2020 - Plush05 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Probably past peak but was pleasant. Fruit was weaker than typical cab, tannin soft. Enough texture and overall balance to be enjoyed. Think it’s an example that it’s better to have a Bordeaux variety just past peak than way too early.
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9/5/2018 - no leashes wrote: 89 Points
Still drinking nicely, with black fruit and currant flavors. Smooth texture.
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8/11/2012 - Martin Redmond Likes this wine: 88 Points
Rutherford Grove Winery Tasting - August 2012 (Rutherford, 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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11/26/2011 - Vino Me wrote: 89 Points
Opened my last bottle. Grapey. Very smooth and drinking well. Soft tannins. 89 points.
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6/9/2010 - no leashes wrote: 89 Points
WS has it right -- ripe currant, black cherry, cedar, anise and blackberry. Nice, long finish. Needs a little air, tells me it has time to go. Our first bottle, we'll wait a while for our next.
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