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2016 Duckhorn Vineyards Rutherford Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 Duckhorn Vineyards Rutherford Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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The Rutherford winegrowing region has long been the source for some of the Napa Valley’s most storied Cabernets, and for many years, this coveted fruit has played an important role in our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Building on our experience with these exceptional grapes, this wine captures the essence of Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, from its lovely layers of blackberry, cassis and tobacco to the dusty minerality that has come to define the legendary wines from this appellation.

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Wine Profile

Production Notes
Varietal Content: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot; Cooperage: 100% French oak - 50% new, 50% neutral
Winemaker Notes
Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, fig and açai leap from the glass immediately revealing this wine’s depth and complexity. On the palate, Rutherford’s signature dusty tannins frame the generous fruit, with hints of flint, pencil shavings, and burnt caramel providing an almost savory undercurrent that adds nuance and complexity to the finish.
Production
2016 offered another near-perfect vintage in Napa Valley! While much-needed rain during the winter months helped to replenish our reservoirs, a dry spring and summer, with moderate temperatures and plenty of sunshine, led to another early harvest. Our first white grapes came into the winery on August 3rd, with the remainder of our whites following at an even, steady pace. A few weeks of ideally timed cool weather in early September provided additional hangtime, yielding bright acids and beautifully articulated flavors in our early ripening reds. Warm, dry weather for the remainder of the season allowed the rest of our grapes to develop rich, concentrated flavors, with polished tannins and wonderful complexity.

Wine Specs

Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 20 - October 11, 2016
Sugar
25.6° Brix at harvest
Acid
0.58 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.70
Aging
16 months in barrel
Fermentation
10-12 days fermentation at 82°F
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Spectator
90
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine Review Online
94

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Standard Bottle

750ml

5 - 5oz Glasses

Serves 2-4

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1.5 Liters

2 Standard Bottles

Serves 4-5

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3 Liters

4 Standard Bottles

Serves 6-8

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6 Liters

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