Beaulieu Vineyards - BV Rutherford Reserve Cabernet 2018 (750ml)
Price: $74.99
| Producer | Beaulieu Vineyards |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Napa Valley |
| Subregion | Rutherford |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
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The inaugural 2018 Rutherford Reserve Cab won us over with a juicy, concentrated swath of boysenberry preserves on the luxe entry. Once the dust settles, it leaves behind a sensation of powdered mocha and mulberry. Dynamic on the midpalate, the wine releases graphite, dried rose, and cherry skin to keep you salivating. A hint of blue sage on the finish also comes through on its continuing perfume along with some toasty cedar. Aged in (80% new) French oak, with some Malbec and Petit Verdot blended in.
Rated 97/100 Somm Journal
James Suckling: 96 Points
This is so aromatic with redcurrants, flowers and crushed stones. Some bark and rose stem, too. Full-bodied, yet so refined and textured with a lovely finish of fruit and hints of berry and light chocolate. So delicious now, but will develop nicely in the bottle.
