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Wine bottle labeled 'Etude' on a white background
Etude Wines

2018 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

$155  / 750 mL
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Tasting Notes

Showing its Rutherford pedigree, this robust and nuanced Cabernet is a classic example of the best that Rutherford offers. Layered aromas and flavors of dark ripe berry fruit, including redcurrant, bright black cherry, and cassis, sit alongside hints of espresso, dark chocolate, and caramel, delicately interwoven with the well-integrated oak and earthy, velvety-rich cocoa-powder tannins, a signature of the “Rutherford Dust” profile. Notes of lifted violet also add an alluring perfume, leading to long, peppery-spiced finish, and creamy texture, that is pleasing now and a tribute to the age-worthy character of this beautiful Cabernet.

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“A soft and succulent Rutherford cabernet with currant, tile, and dust aromas and flavors. Very typical. Full and creamy with a long, focused finish. Chewy and creamy-textured at the same time. A little reserved now. Try after 2024.” - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, December 6, 2021

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“My favorite of the Etude Cabs in this report is the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, sourced from the Gary Morisoli Vineyard. Featuring scents of dusty earth and red berries, those elements are followed by a full-bodied, wonderfully lush, richly textured palate, then cassis and dark chocolate notes on the finish. This epitomizes plush valley-floor fruit—drinkable now, with as much as two decades of enjoyment ahead.” - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, June 2022

    • Technical info
      • Vintage: 2018
      • Volume: 750 mL
      • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Appellation: Rutherford
      • Brand: Etude Wines
      Vintage Notes
      A near-perfect season in 2018 was welcomed after several tense vintages, beginning with abundant February rains, followed by warming sun and weather that allowed for even flowering and bud break. The slightly later start was followed by consistently ideal weather, with harvest for Cabernet Sauvignon occurring in early October. Generally normal to heavier fruit-set with great flavor intensity and complexity will be the hallmark of the season.
    Technical info
    • Vintage: 2018
    • Volume: 750 mL
    • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Appellation: Rutherford
    • Brand: Etude Wines
    Vintage Notes
    A near-perfect season in 2018 was welcomed after several tense vintages, beginning with abundant February rains, followed by warming sun and weather that allowed for even flowering and bud break. The slightly later start was followed by consistently ideal weather, with harvest for Cabernet Sauvignon occurring in early October. Generally normal to heavier fruit-set with great flavor intensity and complexity will be the hallmark of the season.

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