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Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Wine Review

Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $61.95

Drink: 2022-2026

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.6%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Rutherford Ranch

Agent: Majestic Wine Cellars

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Rutherford Ranch 2018 is a full-bodied, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend with some Petit Verdot, Malbec, Petite Sirah and Merlot added to the mix. Look for ripe red berry, plum, anise, mint, rooibos tea flavours lingering with a mineral note. Drink or hold.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pepper steaks, smoky ribs, mushroom burgers, strong cheese.

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This Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 was reviewed on July 16, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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Rutherford Ranch 2018 is a full-bodied, solid Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend with rich dark cherry, red currant, spiced plum with anise, mint, rooibos tea flavours that linger on. Finishes on a mineral note. Drink or hold. - Community Wine Reviews

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