Staglin Family Vineyard

Salus Estate Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

9.130 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.3

TEXSOM 2013 - Final tasting

TEXSOM 2013 - Final tasting

Aug 13th, 2013
Jeffrey Vlasic

This has become a new favorite.

This has become a new favorite.

Sep 11th, 2019
Paul J
9.3

Magnum with great friends!! Decanted for an hour +. Very fruit forward and got better with more air. Still has a few years left in it. Dark fruit with some hints of tar. I would prefer less fruit and more earth, dust, smoke etc. Not overly tannic, so it drank well. I think my expectations were too high.

Magnum with great friends!! Decanted for an hour +. Very fruit forward and got better with more air. Still has a few years left in it. Dark fruit with some hints of tar. I would prefer less fruit and more earth, dust, smoke etc. Not overly tannic, so it drank well. I think my expectations were too high.

Nov 25th, 2018
Erik Wochna

10' vintage....tannins nice and mellow, classic Rutherford cab

10' vintage....tannins nice and mellow, classic Rutherford cab

May 13th, 2017
Kimberly Anderson

Menthol and blackberry nose. Floral quality. Heavy cherry. Chocolate and espresso. Very balanced and refined. Nice 2nd label wine!

Menthol and blackberry nose. Floral quality. Heavy cherry. Chocolate and espresso. Very balanced and refined. Nice 2nd label wine!

Jun 25th, 2016
Don McDonough

Can't wait to buy another

Can't wait to buy another

Jan 2nd, 2015
Roy Arias

I haven't popped a napa cab in a long time. This is a flashy, fruit forward, almost sweet oaky cab. Medium + structure. Not too thought provoking.

I haven't popped a napa cab in a long time. This is a flashy, fruit forward, almost sweet oaky cab. Medium + structure. Not too thought provoking.

Aug 30th, 2014
Grant Everett

Have to hope this was an off bottle. The 09 we had a few months ago was spectacular. This was stewed prunes and oak.

Have to hope this was an off bottle. The 09 we had a few months ago was spectacular. This was stewed prunes and oak.

Jul 28th, 2014
Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

9.3

Michael had this 11 years ago

Michael had this 11 years ago

Aug 13th, 2013
Mike Smith

Owner/Winemaker Myriad Cellars

9.2

Mike had this 11 years ago

Mike had this 11 years ago

Jul 11th, 2013