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2009 Rockledge Cabernet Sauvignon The RocksCabernet Sauvignon from United States

$26.15

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Winery: "Rockledge Vineyards is located 600 feet above the Napa Valley floor in the eastern part of the St Helena AVA. The vineyard’s slope is up to 25% and has a southwest ...

  • 90 Stephen Tanzer - Vinous Media
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About

Rating:

90

"Good deep red-ruby. Cool aromas of blueberry, crushed rock, licorice and violet. Broad, sweet and fine-grained, with a pliant texture and good depth to the flavors of dark berries, chocolate and mint. The tannins are tongue-dusting but sweet and the finish nicely persistent. It's hard to find suave California cabernet at this price." (10/11)

Product Description:

Winery:
"Rockledge Vineyards is located 600 feet above the Napa Valley floor in the eastern part of the St Helena AVA. The vineyard’s slope is up to 25% and has a southwest exposure. Peter and Linda Snowden founded Rockledge in 1998, and hired winemaker Mike Hirby in 2003."

"Mr. Hirby works with vineyard manager Steve DeLoera and consultant Doug Hill. The Cabernet Sauvignon vines are comprised of a variety of different clones grafted onto carefully selected rootstocks based on the soil and the desired effect."

""The Rocks" is made from the rocky soils of the Snowdens’ estate vineyard. It was aged in 90% new French oak barrels for 18 months." - Cal Wineries

Product Detail

Item # 72973
Country United States
Region California
Sub-Region Napa
Ratings

90 - Stephen Tanzer - Vinous Media

Vintage 2009
Color Red
ABV 14.0%
Varietal(s) Cabernet Sauvignon
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Features
Taste currant, blackberry, cherry, bell pepper, olive, asparagus, spice, ginger, oak and vanilla
Nose currant, blackberry, cherry, cedar and cigar box