Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

The grapes were all harvested between September 9 - October 6, 2017, under clear skies. The wine went through 100% malolactic fermentation and is unfiltered. After 20 months in 40% new French and American oak the wine was bottled.

The Foley Johnson Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our Peral Estate Vineyard. It is comprised of thicker and heavier adobe soils with small amounts of gravel which are perfect for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. The ideal growing conditions in the vineyard allow our Bordeaux varietals to reach full maturity on the vine without taking on the green, leafy taste of under-ripe fruit. 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Petite Sirah

Our 2017 Estate Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon displays inviting aromas of huckleberry, cedar, black pepper and a hint of dried sage. On the palate, bold tannins are balanced with flavors of black currant and dark cherry. 90 Points Wine Spectator - Features a solid core of red and black currant preserve flavors, flanked by a rich earth accent and backed by loam, licorice and tobacco notes on the finish (Jun 2020)