Freemark Abbey Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 750 ml
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About this bottle
Freemark Abbey's 2018 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Rutherford AVA in Napa Valley, an appellation known for what growers call "Rutherford dust" — a distinct earthy character that shows up in the region's best Cabernets. This bottling is full-bodied and concentrated, opening with blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate before moving into black cherry, mocha, and baking spice on the palate. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, built to soften with time in the bottle rather than being approachable on release. It's a wine for someone patient enough to either cellar it a few years or decant it properly tonight.
How to drink Freemark Abbey Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Give it a full hour in a decanter if you're drinking it now — the tannins need the air. Serve at cool room temperature and pair it with a grilled ribeye or braised short ribs; it's structured enough to stand up to real char and fat.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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What temperature should this Cabernet Sauvignon be served at?
Serve it around 60-65°F, and decant for at least an hour if you're opening it young — the tannins benefit from the air.
What makes Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon distinctive?
Rutherford is a Napa Valley AVA known for what local growers call 'Rutherford dust,' an earthy, dusty tannin character that shows up in the region's best Cabernets.
What food pairs well with this wine?
Its firm tannins and dark fruit hold up well to grilled or braised red meat, like ribeye or short ribs.
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