Pine Ridge Vineyards
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
One of two ‘99 vintage Napa cabs I’ve had recently (the other being Seavey) and this was a step or two behind. The fruit is all stewed and muddled...mainly dusty blackberries and old puréed red fruit. There is a distinct cocoa dusted dates note in the middle of this wine and even some old graham cracker. The fruit is even slightly tart on the palate (underripe plum, older currant), though very herbal at the finish. This was slow oxed for quite a few hours by the time I got to it, so it may have faded a bit by then. Regardless, drink up.
One of two ‘99 vintage Napa cabs I’ve had recently (the other being Seavey) and this was a step or two behind. The fruit is all stewed and muddled...mainly dusty blackberries and old puréed red fruit. There is a distinct cocoa dusted dates note in the middle of this wine and even some old graham cracker. The fruit is even slightly tart on the palate (underripe plum, older currant), though very herbal at the finish. This was slow oxed for quite a few hours by the time I got to it, so it may have faded a bit by then. Regardless, drink up.
1 person found it helpfulJun 29th, 2019Really drinking quite well and simply great, if not overwhelmingly contemplative or complex. Nose is classic Rutherford with black cherry framed by kalamata olive tapenade sweet Cali bell red bell pepper, blackberry, dusty cocoa and mocha. A hint of freshcedar revealing itself with air. Really energetic on the palate both full and tense with great acidity. Structure is really holding up well, although not convinced it has more improvements to make. Makes me crave a black & blue from oakville grocery!
Really drinking quite well and simply great, if not overwhelmingly contemplative or complex. Nose is classic Rutherford with black cherry framed by kalamata olive tapenade sweet Cali bell red bell pepper, blackberry, dusty cocoa and mocha. A hint of freshcedar revealing itself with air. Really energetic on the palate both full and tense with great acidity. Structure is really holding up well, although not convinced it has more improvements to make. Makes me crave a black & blue from oakville grocery!
Apr 2nd, 2019
Long, long finish! Worth the wait.
Long, long finish! Worth the wait.
Jan 23rd, 2014