A soft, supple Cabernet Sauvignon, with a lighter extraction than you might expect from the appellation, which makes it a nice option for the table. It’s more red fruit-focused than its heavier neighbors, and bright acidity carries that fruit along with bright fall spice, vanilla and a touch of citrus zest that keeps things fresh. If you want something stronger than a Pinot Noir but not a full throttle blackfruit bomb, this will fit the bill. Contains 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot, 2% Zinfandel and 1% Malbec.
Rutherford Ranch, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
By Rich Cook