A wine with all the hallmarks of the legendary Cabernets of Rutherford: deep, cassis-currant aromas, the classic notes of Rutherford Dust, earthen flavors of cedar and black olive and a velvety, plush mouthfeel.

A BRIEF HISTORY:  For decades it has been our goal to produce a Rutherford AVA, estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon.  Inspired by the early Cabernets of Inglenook and Beaulieu Vineyard, we've spent the past 20 years finding, farming and obtaining highly sought after land in Rutherford - with particular attention to Rutherford Bench-to perfect our craft.

ABOUT THE WINE:  When you combine legendary terrior, meticulously cared-for vines, a perfect vintage and an ideal smooth harvest, you have all the makings of a remarkable wine.  Our 2018 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkable wine.  It is tempting to write of its delicious black fruit, its complex notes of minerals and dried herbs, and its silky balance on the palette-but for us, the wine simply tastes like our home, Rutherford.  Years of effort with organic viticulture, dryfarming and minimal cellar intervention yield a wine that could not be produced outside of the 10 square miles that define its appellation.

The 2018 abounds in the famous Rutherford "Dust" - defined for us by a synergy of herbs and black fruit, tension between the flavors, and a long finish reminiscent of rough velvet.  Deliciously exuberant now, the '18 has the makings of a wine that in time will show everything Rutherford cabernet is capable of-we suggest you put some bottles deep in your cellar.  JW

The Blend:  88% Cabernet sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 6% Cabernet franc.

The Vines: 100% certified organic and dry farmed.  Our vines average 17 years of age, and are planted in the gravelly loams of the Pleasanton and Cortina soil series.

Statistics: Final chemistry 13.9% alcohol, 6.0 gL total acidity, 3.65 pH, 0% residual sugar.  Bottled July 15, 2020.  13,982 cases produced.

Wine Makers:  John Williams, Paula Moschetti, Rory Williams

Vineyardist:  Frank Leeds

Donated by Frog's Leap Winery in Rutherford, California

Sourced by Cheryl Stern

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