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Clone 6

2003 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2003 Beaulieu Vineyard Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon is a striking red wine that exemplifies the rich character of Rutherford's terroir. With its full-bodied nature, this wine offers a luxurious mouthfeel and showcases pronounced tannins that provide structure and aging potential, making it a robust choice for any Cabernet enthusiast. The wine demonstrates high acidity, lending a lively freshness that balances its depth and intensity. Fruit-forward flavors dominate the palate, with notes of ripe black currants and dark cherries harmonizing beautifully with subtle hints of oak and spices. This vintage is undoubtedly a remarkable representation of Rutherford, delivering an exceptional tasting experience that can be enjoyed now or savored over the coming years.

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

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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