Description
This is a truly remarkable vintage of our iconic flagship wine. The bouquet is intense with fragrant notes of wild sage, blackcurrant, cedar and fresh mint. The palate is expansive and full-bodied with a sumptuous mouthfeel, showcasing layers of ripe blackberry, redcurrant and red rose petal alongside earthier tones of graphite, licorice root, gravely stone and dark chocolate. Subtle baking spices from the French oak barrel aging provide sandalwood, clove and Ceylon cinnamon notes, while the signature “Rutherford Dust” tannins are silky, polished and fine-grained, finishing long with a cocoa powder texture. Slightly reserved upon release but incredibly drinkable, elegant and pleasing, the tannins provide approachability with beautiful harmony and balance. There’s significant presence, depth and concentration in this Private Reserve, foreshadowing cellarworthy potential that will continue to evolve, unfold and develop across the next few decades.
— Winemaker’s notes
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