Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Dust  2007

NEAL FAMILY VINEYARDS

Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Dust
2007

  • Organic
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
Napa, Rutherford
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14.1%
Colour
Red
Aging vessel type
100% new French oak
Length of aging
28 months
Aging potential
15+ years
Producer's website

About this winery

Neal Family Cab is a Liquid Art classic for many reasons. It is a top quality Napa Cab with an impeccable pedigree produced by one of the valley's great winegrowing families but, because the family is not predisposed to pandering to journalists, it tends to be un-reviewed, and therefore has no place in the pantheon of point scores. What we have here then is a wine lover's dream come true: an almost totally under-the-radar wine full of character and class that massively over-delivers for the...

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Tasting notes

Rich and lush—the classic Rutherford Dust texture. Aromas of raspberry jam, cassis and nutmeg complement the cedar and oak notes. A bright and lively mouth-feel that highlights the fresh red fruit. Sweet baked brown sugar and molasses notes lead to flavours of dried cherries. cassis and tobacco. Ample tannins give the wine a powerful, lingering finish.