2020 Beaulieu Vineyard 'Rutherford Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford

Winemaker Notes:  On the palate, juicy, saturated black cherry and macerated red raspberry supported by darker hints of espresso, mocha, and bittersweet chocolate. The structured "Rutherford Dust" tannins are grippy and plush, with signature cocoa powder texture and expansive mouthfeel. Rich, with depth and balance, leading to a velvety-smooth and persistent finish.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Vinous - "The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Reserve is packed with dark fruit, chocolate, grilled herbs, leather, and incense. In 2020, winemaker Trevor Durling added 10% Petit Verdot to add body, a decision that paid off handsomely. This is a very fine wine for the year. Chocolaty tannins linger on the close."


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "BV's 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Reserve reveals notes of ripe cherry, cassis and dusty earth on the nose, framed by cedar and vanilla. It's medium to full-bodied, ripe and reasonably silky in feel, then more open-knit and even slightly coarse on the finish."