Some of the best of the 2011 Napa Cabernets have come from the Rutherford sub appellation – it tends to be a little warmer than other areas in the valley, which allowed for more ripeness in this cool vintage. This is a powerful wine, delivering spicy cherry, cassis, balanced dusty minerality and hints of cocoa, dried and fall spice. It’s remarkably approachable now and will reward long term cellaring. Beautiful. Contains 5% Merlot.
Duckhorn Vineyards, Rutherford (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
By Rich Cook