Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

From Beaulieu Vineyard (BV), the Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rutherford AVA in Napa Valley, created to reflect the signature profile of the brand’s renowned Rutherford estate vineyards. Described as rich and classic in style, it offers a clear sense of place shaped by the character of the Rutherford AVA.

A perfumed bouquet of wild dark berries leads on the nose, layered with crushed earth and toasty oak spice. On the palate, classic Cabernet character comes through in notes of blackberry, cassis and black forest cake, lifted by wild rose. Subtle baking spice from well-integrated oak adds further nuance, with hints of cedar, cinnamon, clove and caramel. Fine, powdered tannins and unsweetened cocoa powder notes recall the “Rutherford dust” character associated with the region, while the mouthfeel is presented as saturated and supple, finishing long and persistent.

Key features

• Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rutherford AVA, Napa Valley
• Vintage: 2020
• Second release of the Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
• Aromas of wild dark berries, crushed earth and toasty oak spice
• Palate notes of blackberry, cassis and black forest cake, with wild rose
• Oak spice nuances of cedar, cinnamon, clove and caramel
• Fine, powdered tannins with unsweetened cocoa powder notes and “Rutherford dust” character