2018 Proprietary Red Wine

Member Price: $86-$102

Back for one day only, this exceptional vintage has become a favorite. The Proprietary Red Wine is a mélange of Cabernet Sauvignon with other varietals that thrive here on our Rutherford Estate. The varietal composition changes each year, but the fruit-forward and complex nature of this special wine remains consistent. 

Tasting Notes

This rustic and substantial wine opens with aromas of savory crushed blackberry, juicy red fruit, and gun powder. The tannins are firm and forthright but seamlessly integrated for a supple yet playful finish. On the palate this blend is big, bold, and fruity with notes of summer blackberry, blueberry, and black cherry. 44% Petit Verdot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 6% Petite Sirah

Vineyard Notes

The 2018 vintage had a near-perfect growing season that began in late February. Spring was mild, with extended flowering yielding uniform grape clusters. Steady, warm temperatures made for a cool, unhurried harvest, and our healthy leaf canopies, allowed the fruit to hang longer and ripen very slowly on the vine. Harvest began with our Sauvignon Blanc in late August wrapped the first week of November with our Cabernet Sauvignon. The extended time on the vine and the temperate weather gave a fantastic concentration of ripe flavor and density to the grapes along with high acidity in the wines, resulting in a vintage with natural balance and finesse.

Technical Details

Type:

Red

Varietal:

Blend

Region:

California

Appellation:

Rutherford

Vintage:

2018

Case Production:

708 cases