Neal Family Rutherford Dust Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, USA 2021

Their family has been walking and working organic vineyards for three generations throughout Napa Valley, the stunning place they get to call home. The family worked hard through each generation and is grateful to continue owning our vineyards and creating Neal Family estate wines. Our Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon grows next to our family home, and our Rutherford Dust Cabernet Sauvignon is grown next to the house where they were raised in Rutherford. 

Great wines come from great ingredients that only organic and Biodynamic vineyards can produce. Our Howell Mountain and Rutherford Dust Cabernet Sauvignon are 100% single estate vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon small production wines that are simply exquisite. They believe in minimal intervention and that the incredible terroir should speak for itself.

The 2021 Rutherford Dust Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon showcases a deep crimson-red color abundant with ripe red raspberries and complimenting notes of maraschino cherry, red velvet cake, licorice, and cassis. Densely aromatic; notes of dark chocolate and warm winter spices beam out of the glass followed by a rich and round mouthfeel that is backed up with firm but accessible tannins. Integrated and harmonious already with a delicate balance of rich fruit intertwined with complimentary warming oak spices, revealing a pleasing dusty cocoa earthiness structured to stand with savory dishes. This wines framework assures it will not only be a crowd pleaser early but an age worthy wine in the cellar. 

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