2008 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford

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Tasting notes
Score 92.5/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2012

(the last vintage of this bottling to include purchased grapes from the J. J. Cohn Vineyard in Rutherford; as of 2009 it will be made entirely from Morisoli fruit): Good dark ruby. Pure aromas of blue fruits, graham cracker and graphite minerality. Sweet, smooth, fleshy and concentrated, with lovely life and aromatic lift to the warm flavors of blue fruits and menthol. Finishes very long and firmly structured, with a serious tannic spine. A classic Rutherford blend. If the Oakville wine is dominated by black fruits, this one is more blue.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

93
93/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 92/100 · Drink 2012-2018, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Dec 2011

The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford is a huge wine layered with expressive dark red fruit, spices and flowers. It possesses striking gorgeous inner perfume and an attractive fleshiness in a juicy, up-front style that is well suited to near-term drinking. The Rutherford captures a great balance between fruit and structure. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. Tel. (707) 257-5300

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Colour

Red

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Dry

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