Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beaulieu Vineyard
Label Name:
 
Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.9%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (85%), Petit Verdot (10%), Malbec (5%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
JamesSuckling 95; Wine Enthusiast 94; positive coverage and drinkability/aging notes from Decanter and Wine. com

Tasting Note
Dense black-fruit (blackberry, cassis), espresso, cocoa, cedar and wild herb; plush, polished 'Rutherford dust' tannins with spicy oak and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, beef bourguignon, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), beef bulgogi, char siu, Peking duck, hearty Sichuan beef or spicy mapo tofu.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed and cold-soaked, fermented with pump-overs for 8–12 days; aged ~21 months in French oak (≈80% new).

Vineyard Info
Beaulieu Vineyard (founded 1900) sources fruit from historic Rutherford ranches (Nos. 1,2,10) in the Rutherford bench, producing classic Bordeaux-style Cabernets.