Our 2021 Rutherford Cabernet opens with an alluring purple-hue, with layers of dark berry fruit, Black Mission Fig and black plum on the nose. Lifted notes of violet floral perfume and wild anise mingle with bramble berry, macerated blackberries, and a delicate hint of fresh mint. More nuanced notes of molasses and cola nut add intrigue alongside a whisper of graphite and crushed earth. On the palate, the wine is immediately generous, offering plush dark berry fruit—blackberry, black currant, boysenberry, and dark black plum—wrapped in a silky, mouth-pleasing texture. A gentle chaparral herbaceous note adds freshness, while nuances of cassis, dark chocolate, and cast iron bring complexity and dimension. Full-bodied yet beautifully balanced, showing a lovely refined structure. The mid-palate is rich and layered, supported by fine-grained, polished tannins that glide seamlessly into a long, steady, firm velvety-tannic finish. With its combination of purity, density, and poise, this Cabernet offers both immediate pleasure and the promise of graceful evolution for years to come.
