Rutherford Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Rutherford Ranch · California › Napa Valley › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon

Critics

89 /100

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professional

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Reviews

89.5

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one dimensonal, fruit forward. easy drinking. wouldn’t buy again.

2016 vintage

Absolutely excellent. One of the best wines we had in months. I was hoping 8yrs would be good aging and could be more pleased. Bold, smooth, super full bodied, meat of a Syrah with the richness of a deep dark cabernet.

2016 vintage

Nice, but not very interesting. Wouldn’t buy again.

2016 vintage

Very well balanced wine with well-integrated tannins and notes of elderberry and young blueberry. Marries very well with beef. Not an overpowering Cabernet Sauvignon but then again this is 2024 and this is a 2016 vintage: I held it in my cellar for years for this very reason, to allow the wine to be classy rather than powerful.

2016 vintage

Too level low tier US cab :-) Very fruity and smooth. Doesn’t taste bad, but doesn’t taste really nice or memorable either. Reminds me of something you would get with a burger at a bistro if you asked the waiter for “a glass of red”. Would not buy again.

2016 vintage

Intriguing bouquet with coffee, smoke, chocolate, dark berries, oak and tobacco. On the palate red and dark berries, sweet spices, herbs, good acidity and length, slightly sticky tannin. Elegant wine.

2016 vintage

Dark ruby hue. Aromas of blackberry, cherry, cranberry, earthy, oak, plum, and vanilla. Full-bodied, with full, robust tannins and medium-plus acidity. Oaky finish. Solid Napa Cab. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (85%), Malbec (7%), Merlot (4%), Petite Sirah (3%), and Petit Verdot (1%).

2016 vintage

Medium body, medium tannins, cherry/ dark fruit forward: paired with prosciutto and aged mozzarella, chocolate turtles.

2016 vintage

Corked.

2016 vintage

A well balanced Cab, rich with tannins but also approachable with a well-rounded finish. Very enjoyable for the value.

2016 vintage

Chilled to 48'. Decanted, bright and transparent on the pour. Dark fruit flavors--forward and persistent. Hints of wood, chocolate, and very slight sweet. Medium body with balanced tannins but on the dry side. Fruit flavor came thru over the hour. Great value--definitely a buy.

2016 vintage

Well balance Mild tannins Ready to drink Good value

2016 vintage

I bought this bottle during corona virus, medium deep red heavy cab, dark tannins, cherry

2016 vintage

Round mouth feel. Little bit tart, like a cherry. Bit dry.

2016 vintage

Dusty, a touch floral, with dark fruit, cherry liqueur, and melted licorice aromas. Structured tannin grips the back end and pushes through the finish.

2016 vintage

Very drinkable and smooth.

2016 vintage

The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are fast. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like blackberry, petrol, medicinal, petrol and cherry. Petrol came up twice in the description because it came up twice in the smell menu on the tasting note assistant. The petrol really should only be there once, but if you want the more accurate smell, think kerosene. My wife refused to drink it. (PS: She can be kind of a snob.)

2016 vintage

I like this wine but needs time to open. Well balanced entry level Napa cab

2016 vintage

I rarely buy Napa cabs and this wine illustrates perfectly why. I don't get why they are famous at all, this is not inexpensive, so I expected some quality.. But there's nothing to it, but not offensive either. .. a bit too alcoholic, too sweet, not much else.

2016 vintage