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Black wine bottle with gold label on a white background
Black wine bottle with gold label on a white background
Beaulieu Vineyard

2019 Reserve Clone 169 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

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$200 $100  / 750 mL

Tasting Notes

This very limited bottling of the 2019 Clone 169 Cabernet Sauvignon is an outstanding demonstration of this unique vine. Aromas of violet and blueberry create a fragrant bouquet on the nose that is complemented by notes of red currant and red raspberry. On the palate there is a fresh elegance coupled with great acidity and a supple mouthfeel. Sinewy and silky textures create a wine that is approachable yet complex. While enjoyable now, this wine will continue to develop complexity in the bottle and will age well for another 20+ years when stored at ideal cellar temperatures.

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James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, May 2022

“Black-mushroom, black-olive, bark and forest-floor aromas with some currants. Medium-to full-bodied, with firmness and brightness. Some citrus and wet earth at the end. Two or three years will make a difference.”

    • Technical info
      • Vintage: 2019
      • Alcohol: 14.7%
      • Volume: 750 mL
      • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Appellation: Napa Valley
      • Brand: Beaulieu Vineyard
      Vintage Notes
      The 2019 harvest started one to two weeks later than previous years, mostly due to February rains, but because the vines were in their winter dormancy, it did not affect the 2019 crop. Spring continued to be wet with some rain during flowering, followed by cool temperatures that allowed the grapes to mature gradually. Most grapes ripened at lower sugars, thanks to the extended, cool growing season, and winemakers were pleased with the full flavors, fresh acidity, and superb balance of the 2019 fruit. The resulting crop showed a modest yield with a slightly more compact structure and extract than in previous years.
    Technical info
    • Vintage: 2019
    • Alcohol: 14.7%
    • Volume: 750 mL
    • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Appellation: Napa Valley
    • Brand: Beaulieu Vineyard
    Vintage Notes
    The 2019 harvest started one to two weeks later than previous years, mostly due to February rains, but because the vines were in their winter dormancy, it did not affect the 2019 crop. Spring continued to be wet with some rain during flowering, followed by cool temperatures that allowed the grapes to mature gradually. Most grapes ripened at lower sugars, thanks to the extended, cool growing season, and winemakers were pleased with the full flavors, fresh acidity, and superb balance of the 2019 fruit. The resulting crop showed a modest yield with a slightly more compact structure and extract than in previous years.

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