Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic expression of Napa Valley Cabernet, produced by Rutherford Ranch Winery in the heart of the Rutherford AVA. Benefiting from warm days, cool evenings and well-drained soils, the wine balances generous California ripeness with structure and restraint. Careful vineyard selection and measured oak ageing bring polish without masking the fruit.

The nose shows ripe blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, layered with notes of cedar, vanilla and a touch of cocoa. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet smooth, with rounded tannins, fresh acidity and a lingering finish marked by dark fruit and gentle spice. Approachable on release but capable of short-term ageing, it’s an excellent match for grilled steak, slow-cooked beef, or rich pasta dishes — a reliable, crowd-pleasing Napa Cabernet with real sense of place.

Cabernet Sauvignon (76%)

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s great red wine varieties, prized for its structure, longevity and unmistakable sense of authority. Naturally high in tannin and acidity, it produces wines with depth and backbone, often built around dark fruit flavours such as blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, alongside classic notes of cedar, tobacco and graphite. These qualities make Cabernet particularly well suited to ageing, where time in bottle softens its frame and allows greater complexity to emerge. While famously associated with Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon expresses itself differently across regions and climates. In warmer areas it shows generosity and ripeness, with plush fruit and a warming richness; in cooler climates, it leans towards restraint, freshness and aromatic lift. What unites all great examples is their ability to reward patience — whether through decanting to allow the wine to open fully, or through years in the cellar. Cabernet is a wine for slower enjoyment, unfolding gradually and offering more with every glass.

Merlot (21%)

Petit Syrah

California