Napa Valley Oakville & Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting

Napa Valley Oakville & Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting

First dinner outside on the deck of the year featuring three Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons, artisan cheeses, grilled steaks, sauteed green beans and twice baked potatos  - served at Bill & Beth C's.


Provenance Napa Valley Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 -  Surprising depth and fullness - deep purple color - full bodied - black berry and black currant fruits, hints of spice and cedar and dark chocolate.
RM 91 points.

Barbour Napa Valley Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 -  
Medium bodied leather, hints of earth and smoke with subtle black cherry and black berry fruits on a moderate tannin finish. RM 88 points.

Del Dotto Napa Valley Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 -
A bit of a cross between the top two wines above - medium - full bodied, black berry fruit, leather, hints of earth, cedar, spice and a soft smoky tannin finish. RM 90 points.