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Clone 169

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

The Beaulieu Vineyard Clone 169 Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford is an exceptional wine that showcases the distinct characteristics of its prestigious region. With a full and robust body, this Cabernet Sauvignon envelops your palate in a rich tapestry of flavors. The wine boasts prominent dark fruit notes of blackberry and blackcurrant, perfectly balanced by the mouthwatering acidity that keeps it lively and refreshing. The tannins are firm and structured, providing a solid backbone that promises excellent aging potential. This wine is a true reflection of Rutherford's unique terroir, known for producing some of the most outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons in Napa Valley. Beaulieu Vineyard Clone 169 is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and the celebrated winegrowing heritage of its region.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Ribeye, Grilled Meats, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Rutherford

Stretching from the base of the Mayacamas to the Silverado Trail, Rutherford is one of Napa Valley's most famous AVAs. It gained its loyal following for its powerful, well-structured Cabernet Sauvignons. Crawling along the valley floor, vines benefit from warm temperatures and lots of California sunshine, all tempered by the cool Bay Area fog. During the long summer days, grapes ripen to their full potential to develop concentrated flavors of rich dark fruits. These complement the traditional earthy notes of Napa wines, along with herbal hints of mint and eucalyptus. One of the most recognizable elements of this AVA's wines is fine-grained tannins, known by wine enthusiasts as "Rutherford dust."

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