Lot 396 | 2021 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Lot 396
2021 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

Cassis and plum are framed with chocolate and cocoa powder perfumed with a pressed flower perfume and caramel halo brushing a kiss of eucalyptus. Sexy on entry with great energy and structure, the cassis and plum combo work quickly to black cherry and caramel with soft leather, tobacco, and that defining Rutherford dust, all lifted across medium+ acidity and plentiful, infinitesimally small tannins. The finish has a strong sense of place with clay pot and fresh turned soil resonating alongside plum sauce reduction and raspberry coulis. 

This is a rich, ripe yet exquisitely-balanced Cabernet, deftly-crafted by the hands of a two masters. The 2021 vintage from which it hails is a masterpiece, combining perfectly-ripe fruit, fresh acidity and ultra-fine, finesse-driven tannins. Given the problematic 2022 vintage, Cabernet-lovers should not pass by this wine lightly!

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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A great Cab!

"Another delicious Cab from the 2021 vintage. This is high quality stuff! Still just a baby. It will only get better with age."

— Greg G. (5/5)

Exceptional Bottle of Wine

"Hughes is at it again with this gem. Dark and juicy after a one hour decant. Paired it with lamb chops and it was divine."

— Jonathan B. (5/5)

Amazing wine

"Big wine that can age, but for my palate is ready to go with a short decant"

— Christopher H. (5/5)

Good enough for me to Double Dip! 😋🍷

"I got a 6 pack of this Rutherford CS on Tranche 1. I later realized that the promise of future potential improvement upon the cellaring of this fine wine, was significant. Sooooo, I ordered 6 more bottles from the Bottle Shop!! With Zero Regrets! Yum 😋"

— Scott B. (5/5)

Superb Cab

"I know this wine was in its infancy stage, however I couldn’t wait to try it. I gave it a few months to get past the bottle shock and the wine is superb already. Fruit forward and smooth. Silky on the tongue. I can’t wait to see how this wine ages."

— Shannon (5/5)

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