We absolutely love being introduced to new wines and when they are single vineyard beauties you can really appreciate what is in the glass as the grapes are very select and concentrated. Recently we tasted the 2017 Fifty Row Cabernet Sauvignon. This is from their Alice Block in Rutherford and the tasting experience was absolutely stunning. We tasted this straight from the bottle and then with the aerator, both with similar notes. Lovely, solid dark purple in the glass with long legs. The nose welcomed aromas of blackberries, pencil lead, dried loose leaf tobacco and toasted brioche. This is truly a mouth-watering wine and we couldn't wait to taste it. In the mouth are flavors of blackberry, chocolate bits, plum and cappuccino. Hints of beautiful, dusty earth really came through with the aeration. This wine would pair well with some rare prime rib and herb roasted potatoes, but I think you will really enjoy this one sans food. This is a fine example of Cabernet from the Rutherford AVA that will continue to age well for the next 12 years or more. Enjoy!
ABV: 14.6%
Napa Valley, CA
Suggested retail price: $85.00
Drink The Bottles score: 94/100
