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Maestro Collection

2003 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

The Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Collection Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2003 vintage is a striking representation of Rutherford's rich terroir. This red wine offers a full-bodied experience, with a robust structure that showcases the power of premium Cabernet Sauvignon. Its acidity is bright and lively, harmoniously balancing the wine's bolder characteristics and ensuring a refreshing finish. The fruit intensity is prominent, with layers of dark berry flavors intermingled with hints of plum and blackcurrant, offering a delightful complexity. Tannins are notably firm, contributing to the wine's ageability and depth, while the overall profile remains delightfully dry, making it an elegant choice for any occasion. As this wine breathes, it reveals its layered textures and sophisticated nuances, a true testament to the mastery behind the Maestro Collection.

Tasting notes:


Cherry

Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

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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