Name: Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon AJT Collection 2021 750ml
Brand: Rutherford Hill
SKU: 927800
Price: 42 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 90.8 (5 reviews)

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Winery

Rutherford Hill

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Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

By far and away the most recognized and widely grown red wine grape varietal in the world is the Cabernet Sauvignon. First cultivated in the 18th century in France, this wonderful cross of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc grapes has long since been the most important varietal for red wines across the globe. Now grown everywhere from its native France to the furthest reaches of the New World, Cabernet Sauvignon is adored and prized by wineries for its hardiness and resistance to rot, as well as its large and sharp flavors and wonderful capability for fine aging Indeed, many of the finest wines of history and the modern age would be simply unimaginable without Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with the famed wineries of Bordeaux and other important regions using it as the primary grape in their oak aged produce. High tannin levels, acidity and powerful flavors are the characteristics most commonly associated with this varietal, however, when blended and slowly aged, it is capable of a world of flavors and aromas unmatched by any other grape.

Country

United States

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce.

Region

California

California as a wine producing region has grown in size and importance considerably over the past couple of centuries, and today is the proud producer of more than ninety percent of the United States' wines. Indeed, if California was a country, it would be the fourth largest producer of wine in the world, with a vast range of vineyards covering almost half a million acres. The secret to California's success as a wine region has a lot to do with the high quality of its soils, and the fact that it has an extensive Pacific coastline which perfectly tempers the blazing sunshine it experiences all year round. The winds coming off the ocean cool the vines, and the natural valleys and mountainsides which make up most of the state's wine regions make for ideal areas in which to cultivate a variety of high quality grapes.

Appellation

Napa Valley

When it comes to New World wines, and especially wines from the United States of America, Napa Valley is something of a standard bearer. Over its relatively short history, it has managed to transform itself from being a fairly insignificant region, to becoming one of the most important and highly regarding wine locations on earth. With an ideal climate for viticulture, blazing sunshine and a low level of rainfall, this valley is shielded on many sides by mountain ranges which help it maintain a consistent level of heat, light and moisture throughout the year. Today, Napa Valley is a home of innovation and quality, with dozens of grape varietals thriving in the fertile soils. However, the main varietals grown there have always been Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Zinfandel, and the wines they produce are constantly lauded by critics and competitions across the globe.

DC 94pts

Decanter

A blend of 95% Cabernet, 3% Cab Franc, and 2% Petite Verdot aged 20 months in 40% new French oak. The AJT Collection celebrates the legacy of Anthony J. Terlato, the winery's founder. Grapes are mostly from their AJT estate vineyard in Rutherford. A generous, silky, black-fruit-driven Cabernet with dried herb nuances, toffee spices, blueberry compote, and plump, soft tannins that build in intensity on the full-bodied finish, which is marked by spearmint and mocha.

WS 93pts

Wine Spectator

Fresh and pure, with a steady stream of cassis and black cherry puree laced with violet and anise notes. Offers a loamy echo through the gently toasted finish. Drink now through 2038. 366 cases made.

JS 90pts

James Suckling

Dark berries, currants, grilled herbs, earth and asphalt on the nose. Full body with firm tannins. Chewy and structured with a mellow texture at the center and a grippy finish. Try after 2024.

TWI 89pts

The Wine Independent

A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2021 Rutherford Hill AJT Collection Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep garnet-purple color. It comes barreling out with bold notes of warm cassis, blackberry pie, and cedar chest, plus hints of wild sage and pencil lead. The medium to full-bodied palate is juicy and soft-textured, with bags of freshness and a fruity finish.

JD 88pts

Jeb Dunnuck

Moving to the reds, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon AJT Collection has ripe black fruits, chocolate, and some tobacco and herbal notes in a medium-bodied, round, mouth-filling package that offers plenty of Napa Valley charm. Drink bottles over the coming 5-6 years or so. I wouldn't be surprised to see it last longer.