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Reserve Limited Selection

2004 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

The Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve Limited Selection 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon is a stunning representation of Rutherford's renowned winemaking heritage. This red wine showcases a full-bodied character with a remarkable balance between its bright acidity and the firm tannins that define its structure. The fruit intensity is pronounced, revealing layers of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and subtle hints of earthiness, which create a complex and inviting profile. The wine is dry, offering an elegant mouthfeel that harmonizes beautifully with its rich fruit flavors and underlying notes of toasted oak. This Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies the excellence of its region, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

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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