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2017 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

2017 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

The Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon was the first appellation wine to be introduced in our Cabernet series of very small bottlings dedicated to the benchland sub-appellations of Napa Valley.

The Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon was the first appellation wine to be introduced in our Cabernet series of very small bottlings dedicated to the benchland sub-appellations of Napa Valley.

Rutherford750ml 14.8

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Specifications

  • Vintage: 2017
  • Region: Napa Valley
  • Appelation: Rutherford
  • ABV: 14.8
  • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

A classic expression of Rutherford terroir, this wine will grab your attention with its round and rich aromas and flavors. Black fruit leads the way on the nose and is accompanied by purple floral notes and rich oak and clove spices. Well-integrated tannins create a plush, full mouthfeel. Expect a lingering, memorable finish that begs you to take another sip.

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Expert reviews

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"Lots of sweet berries with hints of jam and flowers on the nose, following through to a full body with round, soft tannins and a juicy finish. Hints of smoked wood at the end. Drink or hold.” - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

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“The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford), from Morisoli, stands out for its distinctive floral, savory profile. Lavender, mint, sage and opulent dark blue/purplish fruit all open in the glass. Readers will find tons of Rutherford character. This is one of the most forward wines in the range.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2021

Fruit from the 10.77 acre Morisoli Vineyard in the heart of the Rutherford Bench has been the sole source for this expression of Etude Cabernet since 2009. Currently under the watchful eye of fourth-generation grower, Gary Morisoli, this pioneering vineyard with gravelly Bale clay loam soil and classic Rutherford Dust produces some of the most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the Napa Valley. Heat retained in the ground helps concentrate the intense crushed-berry character that defines Rutherford Cabernet as an “iron fist in a velvet glove.”

For more than a decade Jon has fashioned Etude wines with a simple creed. Inspired winegrowing diminishes the need for a winemaker to intervene in the cellar. Whether sourcing from the estate Grace Benoist Ranch in Sonoma's Los Carneros, or vineyards like Fiddlestix and North Canyon in famed growing regions of California's Central Coast, his focus is on coaxing the very best from the vineyard. It shows in every glass of Etude.

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