Nose
Our 2013 Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is decadently juicy with a fragrant nose of vanilla, cherry and leather.
Palate
Wonderfully rich and supple on the palate, expressing lush black cherry and blackberry flavors, this wine is complex, complemented by notes of molasses, cocoa nibs and thyme. Age worthy, with elegantly integrated tannins, this wine is delightful now and will continue to mature for the next decade.
Growing Conditions
Peju’s Rutherford Estate is a California Certified Organic vineyard, and is
planted primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Persephone Ranch is sustainably farmed and its Pope Valley climate is
suited to grow Sauvignon Blanc, as well as Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Drawing from such varied terroir,
the wines exhibit the perfect blend of mountain-fruit focus and Rutherford
complexity.
A textbook grape growing year for the Napa Valley, 2013 started off
with healthy winter rains leading into a warm, dry spring and an early
bud break. The extended heat spike at the start of July made summer
temperatures consistently warm, allowing the grapes to mature steadily
and develop complex flavors. Winemaker Sara Fowler describes 2013 as
“beautiful, balanced and delicious.”
