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Looking for an exceptional wine that embodies the spirit of Napa Valley's Rutherford Bench? Look no further than Sanctuary 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Sourced from the most highly regarded region for Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, the Rutherford Bench promises a long growing season that imbues the grapes with a unique flavor profile known as "Rutherford Dust." This distinctive flavor comes from the soil's dominant Franciscan marine sedimentary materials and some volcanic deposits, which blend to create a wonderfully complex wine.
Sanctuary 2019 Cabernet is a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Sirah, which has been aged for 22 months in 100% French oak barrels, 80% of which are new. This careful aging process ensures that the wine develops a multidimensional profile that showcases the best of Rutherford Bench - dark fruit, earth, leather, and of course, that famous Rutherford Dust.
This exceptional wine comes from the Beckstoffer Melrose Vineyard in Rutherford, making it an excellent example of the region's terroir. With its extraordinary flavor profile and meticulous blending, Sanctuary 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect choice for anyone seeking an extraordinary wine. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the best that Napa Valley has to offer - order your bottle of Sanctuary Cabernet Sauvignon today.
Composition: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Petit Sirah
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sourced from the most highly regarded region for Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, the Rutherford Bench promises a long growing season that imbues the grapes with a unique flavor profile known as "Rutherford Dust." This distinctive flavor comes from the soil's dominant Franciscan marine sedimentary materials and some volcanic deposits, which blend to create a wonderfully complex wine.
Sanctuary 2019 Cabernet is a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Sirah, which has been aged for 22 months in 100% French oak barrels, 80% of which are new. This careful aging process ensures that the wine develops a multidimensional profile that showcases the best of Rutherford Bench - dark fruit, earth, leather, and of course, that famous Rutherford Dust.
This exceptional wine comes from the Beckstoffer Melrose Vineyard in Rutherford, making it an excellent example of the region's terroir. With its extraordinary flavor profile and meticulous blending, Sanctuary 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect choice for anyone seeking an extraordinary wine. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the best that Napa Valley has to offer - order your bottle of Sanctuary Cabernet Sauvignon today.
Composition: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Petit Sirah
Alcohol: 14.5%
95 POINTS - "This wine was fermented in stainless steel with two pumpovers per day and then saw extended maceration on the skins post primary fermentation; aged in (80% new) French oak for 22 months, it displays a united front of powdery tannins, coffee bean, plum skin, and soil. These notes find a haven in the broad texture, unmasking its denseness with a flow of blackberry and black cherry on the finish." - Tasting Panel
92 POINTS - "Soft-edged plum and cassis notes give this red a friendly feel, while light hints of vanilla, sandalwood, and dried anise add range through the finish. There's sneaky length too. Best from 2023 through 2034." - Wine Spectator
90 POINTS - "The 2019 Sanctuary Cabernet Sauvignon shows excellent firmness with the right amount of tannins. This wine offers aromas and flavors of black fruits, dust, and oak." - Wilfred Wong
92 POINTS - "Soft-edged plum and cassis notes give this red a friendly feel, while light hints of vanilla, sandalwood, and dried anise add range through the finish. There's sneaky length too. Best from 2023 through 2034." - Wine Spectator
90 POINTS - "The 2019 Sanctuary Cabernet Sauvignon shows excellent firmness with the right amount of tannins. This wine offers aromas and flavors of black fruits, dust, and oak." - Wilfred Wong
Excellent example of the multidimensional profile Rutherford Bench offers: “Rutherford Dust,” dark fruit, earth and leather.