Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

Another attractive high-QPR Napa Cab from #costco . Ripe black bramble fruit, cassis nose backed by a subtle undertone of leather, forest floor. Round mouthfeel, pleasing fruit/acid balance and a touch of that ##rutherford dusty tannin character on the finish though the assertive tannic finish suggest this could age another 5 years easily. Satisfying wine for ~$20. — 2 years ago

David Kline

8.9

Not dead, but the old cinnamon-cherry plum tart nose turns a slight rot of tropical compost and black banana pudding. Cedar-smoked cranberry sauce, dusty grape skins and wet clove. Finishes muddy with a little tar. Past it's time by a tiny margin. #BV #rutherford #napacabbootlickers #napacabs — 8 years ago

with Courtney

Winery Explorers

9.5

This was pure joy! We opened this last night when it was raining and continued it into National Drink Wine Day! There is something very special about having a glass of wine outside when it's raining. Dare we say it smells and tastes better?
This wine is old school Napa, all the characteristics that made us fall in love with Napa Cabs in the first place. Fresh black cherry, purple flowers, anise, red pepper, mint/herb jump out of the glass. Cassis, loamy Rutherford earth and nice tannin in the mouth. What a delight! #frogsleap #napavalley #rutherford — 9 years ago

Kimberly Anderson

9.2

Fantastic #rutherford cab! — 4 years ago

Heidi Harrison

8.9

Big cherry fruit balanced by leather, earth, and surprising saltiness, paired v well w/Santa Maria pinquintos #july3 #rutherford — 7 years ago

with Philip, BrixChick and 1 other

Blake Cooper

9.5

And Damian's choice was... St Supery 2012 Rutherford Merlot. #stsupery #Rutherford #merlot Deep red fruits, nice tannins and extremely lush. Big for a merlot, as expected from St Supery estate grown fruit it's the Bomb baby! Candi and I are eating chocolate with it. — 9 years ago

David Kline

9.2

Really balanced for California. Coffee and Rosemary on toast, with granite and black cherry. Medium mouthfeel exhibits a drill hole of black currant surrounded by topsoil and stone. 360 degrees of tannins with a crystal powder texture that melts away to a delicate smoky black pepper and dark cherry sustainance. #howellmountain #rutherford #pestonifamily — 9 years ago

with Courtney

Dezel Quillen

@AddendumByFess 2014 Skellenger Lane Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP $95): Addendum is an exciting new portfolio launched by renowned Santa Barbara producer Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard. The Addendum label focuses on small batches of Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from some of the top sites in Napa Valley. This full-bodied example hails from the Rutherford appellation. It is deep purple in color, with layers of complexities: cedar box, spice cake, toasted pastry, vanilla bean, and a hint of mint—surround a rich core of ripe dark berry and purple stone fruit flavors. There is good depth and structural intensity, anchored by dusty tannins that gain traction on the long, textured finish. This is a serious wine that is a pleasure to sip. It is also a good cellar candidate to enjoy over the next decade. Approximately 116 cases of this wine were produced. Region: Rutherford, Napa Valley, California. Other info: ABV 14.9%, matured 28 months in 100% French oak barrels [all new], natural cork enclosure. #wine #winelover #CabernetSauvignon #NapaValley #Rutherford — 7 years ago

Todd Scurci

8.7

#rutherford — 8 years ago

with Annie

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.1

So freaking big! Very heavily extracted. I don't think this wine will age much more than 5 more years. There is plenty of fresh fruit and seductive richness, but nothing is in balance. however, it's delicious. #clone4 #beaulieuvineyard #bv #cabernetsauvignon #napavalley #rutherford — 9 years ago