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The City Slicker

2007 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

Ames Estates The City Slicker is a captivating Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Rutherford region, known for its exceptional terroir that brings depth and character to the wines. This 2007 vintage showcases a deep, rich red color that invites you to explore its complexities. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied richness complemented by a vibrant acidity that adds brightness and balance. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering lush notes of dark berries and plum, intertwined with hints of spice and velvety tannins that provide a firm structure. The wine is also beautifully dry, allowing its flavors to dance on the tongue and make it an excellent companion for savory dishes. This wine not only reflects the quality of the vintage but also the artistry of winemaking in Rutherford.

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

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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