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Rutherford AVA - If you know, you know...

These two (2) bottles of outstanding Rutherford Cabernets will speak for themselves showcasing two vintages 10 years apart, 2007 and 2017. 

Del Dotto 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford Estate Family Reserve, Napa Valley

This is 100% Rutherford Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon the pure version of the best fruit that is blended to create The David. This is a famous Clone 7 that bares the historic bloodlines of Château Margaux . The nose is a tad more intense and richer than The Rutherford Estate David, pleasantly so from a being pure Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromatics of chocolate-covered espresso beans unfold into blackberry jam and slate. Flavors are powerful yet incredibly balanced, reminiscent of German chocolate cake with black puree fruit filling. The finish is lengthy and viscous. A classic Napa creation that should drink well for 15-20 years.

Name of Winery: Del Dotto

Bottle Size: 750mL

Number of Bottles: One

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Rutherford, Napa Valley

Located in the beautiful Napa Valley, Del Dotto Family Wineries & Caves focus on small production, premium wines. Dave Del Dotto has spent the past 25 years acquiring vineyards in some of the best American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) including Rutherford, Oakville, St. Helena, Howell Mountain, and Fort Ross-Seaview Sonoma Coast. 

With a family name rooted in winemaking since the 1400s, wine was in Dave's veins. He started collecting bottles in the late '80s. In 1988, he was on a wine-buying trip in Napa Valley with his wife Yolanda when they stumbled upon a beautiful 1912 Frank Lloyd Wright craftsman house located in the desirable Rutherford appellation. Dave had a palate for fine wines and a love for real estate, and he knew the Rutherford property had the potential to produce some remarkable grapes. He and Yolanda purchased the 17-acre property on the spot after falling in love with the view. Shortly after, the family moved from Kona, Hawaii, and in 1990 continued the 800-year old Del Dotto legacy by planting new rootstock of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese.

Discover more at Del Dotto Vineyards. 

Frank Family Vineyards 2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley

At release, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve revealed an opaque blue/purple color in addition to gorgeous aromas of spring flowers, blueberries, boysenberries, and hints of licorice and background oak. It cut a broader, richer, full-bodied swath across the palate with no hard edges. Full and layered, this seamless beauty is further evidence of just how great as well as consistent the 2007 vintage is for this varietal in Napa Valley. Wine Advocate 95 pts.

Name of Winery: FranK Family Vineyards

Bottle Size: 750ml

Number of Bottles: One

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage: 2007

Appellation: Rutherford, Napa Valley

Frank Family Vineyards has become a household name for lovers of premium Napa Valley wines, where consistency is artistry. With more than 380 acres of the finest vineyards across the best AVAs within Napa Valley, we know location makes a difference. Every year, we source grapes from our four vineyards and our favorite neighbors, allowing our winemaker to truly master the terroir and craft exceptional wines. Our vineyards have become an important part of the Frank Family story, not only for the grapes they produce, but for their namesakes -- our grandchildren.

Learn more at Frank Family Vineyards. 

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