2005 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon - A Leonardini Family Selection, 750ml

Purchase 2005 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon - A Leonardini Family Selection, 750ml

Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

The Appellation:
Rutherford is the historic grape growing region in the heart of Napa Valley. This area was the birthplace for great California Cabernet Sauvignon dating back to the mid-1800's. The first winemakers believed a quality called "Rutherford Dust" made these wines special. Today, we believe wines made from grapes grown in Rutherford aren't just special, they are some of the finest wines made anywhere in the world.

The Vineyards:
Whitehall Lane owns three vineyards in Rutherford and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in our Rutherford West Vineyard on the northwest edge of the Rutherford Appellation is the key component in this wine. The balance of the fruit was grown in three other Rutherford locations including the Morisoli Vineyard.

The Vintage:
2005 was an outstanding growing year that began with cool, wet weather, followed by mild summer months. With ample moisture in the soil and warm days, the fruit ripened slowly and evenly. After extended hangtime for ripe flavor development, the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested from October 9th to November 2nd.

Winemaking:
The wine was made in four separate barrel lots and blended together after 14 months. The oak treatment was 100% French Oak of which 40% was new oak and 60% was aged in two year old barrels. The wine was racked three times during the aging process and was bottled in November 2007 after 25 months in barrel.

Tasting Notes:
The Rutherford Dust shines through in this offering. The wine displays perfect balance between power and ripeness. The aromas are enticing and the texture is round and luxurious. The wine is loaded with delicious flavors of black fruit including berry and cherry that are framed nicely by the toasty oak. It displays exceptional balance and finishes with lingering, round tannins. This classic cabernet will continue to gain depth, focus and charm through 2020.

The Closure:
The premiere bottlings of Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignons are sealed with the revolutionary glass closure, Vino-Seal. This elegant alternative to cork offers an ideal seal that allows the wine to retain its purity of flavor and aroma. Whitehall Lane was the first to use this revolutionary closure beginning with the 2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Purchase 2005 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon - A Leonardini Family Selection, 750ml

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