In the heart of the Foley Johnson Rutherford Estate, our Cabernet Sauvignon is farmed in the famous “Rutherford Dust” that yields small, yet intense clusters from well-balanced vines. The ideal growing conditions in the vineyard allow our Bordeaux varietals to reach full maturity on the vine without taking on the green, leafy taste of under-ripe fruit. The grapes were harvested September 12, 2023. The wine went through 100% malolactic fermentation and aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak before going into bottle on August 6, 2025.
Varietal composition: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Malbec
TASTING NOTES
The 2023 Handmade Cabernet Sauvignon opens with bright, clean aromatics of red raspberry and plum coupled with lavender, violet, birch wood, brown sugar, and coffee. On the palate, sweet tannins lift layers of red fruit, black cherry, and mulberry. The wine finishes long and smooth. Pair with escargot or sea scallops.
