To meet the criterion to be included in a ‘Rutherford’ blend, it is not enough to be outstanding Cabernet sauvignon, a select barrel of our Rutherford Bench Cabernet must transcend varietal convention to become truly ‘Rutherford.' Marked by dusky aromas of cocoa and cassis, succulent flavors of ripe blueberries, distinctive ‘dust’ and the long full mouth-feel that is like “running your hand over velvet…against the nap.” Meant for a lifetime of aging this wine will never the less tempt you to open it up the next time you grill those Colorado lamb chops or break out some well-aged N.Y. strips.