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Criterion Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2022 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

The Criterion Criterion Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, vintage 2022, is a sublime choice for enthusiasts of robust red wines. This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon presents a bold, full-bodied character with a rich tapestry of flavors that are sure to captivate the senses. The wine boasts high acidity, which invigorates the palate and beautifully balances the pronounced, powerful tannins, giving it a structured and powerful mouthfeel. The fruit intensity is equally impressive, with prominent dark fruit notes of blackberry and blackcurrant complemented by hints of tobacco, spice, and a touch of vanilla from the well-integrated oak. Rutherford’s unique terroir, renowned for its high-quality winegrowing conditions, further enhances the complexity and depth of this remarkable wine. The Criterion Criterion Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is an excellent representation of the prestigious Napa Valley region, offering an elaborate and satisfying experience for any wine connoisseur.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Cedar

Tobacco

Tobacco

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Barbecued Ribs, Lamb Chops, Grilled Meats

Region:


Rutherford
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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