Red Wine
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) · Rutherford, United States
About this wine
Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is a benchmark red wine from one of Napa Valley's most historic estates. It is a very full-bodied wine, marked by medium acidity and a balanced 13.5% ABV. BV is famous for showcasing the 'Rutherford Dust,' a unique earthy characteristic imparted by the local terroir. With its dense fruit and firm tannins, this classic California Cab pairs flawlessly with beef, lamb, game meat, poultry, and matured hard cheeses.
At a glance
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Style | Varietal/100% |
| Region | Rutherford, United States |
| Winery | Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) |
| Body | Very full-bodied |
| Acidity | Medium |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Vintages | 1959 to 2021 (58 vintages listed) |
Food pairings
This wine pairs well with: Beef, Lamb, Game Meat, Maturated Cheese, Hard Cheese, Poultry.
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Wine attributes derived from the open X-Wines dataset (CC BY 4.0). Vintage lists and ratings in the dataset are a 2012 to 2021 snapshot and are not shown as live data.
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