2016 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L
Member Pricing: $180-$214
A true reflection of that signature Rutherford dust, this Cabernet Sauvignon embodies an old-world meets new-world style. Exhibiting rich characteristics of dark complex fruits, minerality, and balanced intensity, the layers of this wine truly reflect our vineyard’s terroir.
83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, 1% Merlot
Aging: 19 months in 70% new tight-grain French oak
Accolades
"Round Pond's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is gorgeous. Supple, racy and superexpressive, this wine is once again one of the very best Napa Valley Cabernets readers will find in its price range. Black cherry, chocolate, mocha, tobacco and leather add nuance, but it is the wine's balance and sense of harmony that really elevated it. This is just a fabulous bottle of wine." - 93 Points, Vinous Antonio Galloni
Tasting Notes
Our flagship Estate Cabernet Sauvignon evolves in the glass with alluring aromas of ripe blueberries, black cherry, star anise, baking spices, and minerality reflective of our infamous“Rutherford Dust.” Elegant and dark, the wine gracefully dances across the palate with flavors ranging from lush blackberry preserve, rhubarb pie, and sage. Supple and layered with refined tannins, the mid-palate is enhanced with notes of mocha, leading to chocolate-covered cherries on the finish. This Cabernet Sauvignon may be enjoyed now and will age gracefully over time.
Vineyard Notes
In 2016, bud break in the Napa Valley was early for white varietals and later for reds. A consistent supply of rain in the winter months, with a slight increase around the start of March, was a welcome reprieve from the drought experienced in Napa Valley over several previous years. The higher moisture content in the soil allowed the vines to grow steadily throughout the season without the usual heat spikes in July and August. Because of this, the fruit was able to hang longer on the vine and ripen more uniformly, helping to concentrate flavors. The result is a vintage where Mother Nature collaborated with the vineyard, allowing us to make elegant wines with depth and complexity.
Technical Details
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- California
- Appellation:
- Rutherford
- Vintage:
- 2016