More budget friendly Napa Valley Cab, the Kirkland Signature Series Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon from Costco.
Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California.
As we mentioned in our review of the Sam’s Club Member’s Mark Rutherford Cabernet, we’re back today with yet another Cab from this prestigious region that is under $20.
The Kirkland Signature Series Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is available exclusively at Costco for $18.99. Like several of the Kirkland Signature wines the winemaker is Glenn Hugo.
Kirkland Signature Rutherford Cabernet is from the historic Rutherford AVA in Napa Valley, California. Its volcanic gravel and loam terroir gives this wine its classic “Rutherford Dust” profile along with sweet, ripe tannins and notes of blackberry, cassis, bing cherry and dark chocolate.
“The Rutherford appellation has long been one of my favorites. The character of the cabernet produced here leans towards a mocha powder note woven with a combination of red and black fruits. With some of the Napa Valley’s most historical Cabernet houses in the appellation, it continues to be a beloved region for Cabernet Sauvignon.”
Glenn Hugo, WinemakerCellared & Bottled by DC Flynt MW Domaines and Estates
14.5% Alcohol
The 2018 Kirkland Signature Series Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon begins with a very pleasing aroma of ripe black cherry and other dark berry fruit, lots of attractive spice notes and a little vanilla.
Tasting the wine reveals tons of ripe juicy fruit and a smooth mouthfeel. And while it’s easy to drink it is rather one dimensional. I have to admit I was hoping for a bit more but nevertheless this is a solid Cab at this price. I wouldn’t say it’s distinctively Rutherford or even Napa Valley, but it is good enough to merit the rather high price tag.
It ends dry, long and slightly chewy with maybe just a hint of that signature Rutherford dust.
Stay tuned, we’ve got one more Rutherford Cab on the way, this time from Trader Joe’s.
You might also want to check our comparison of the Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Oakville Cabernet and Costco Kirkland Signature Oakville Cabs.
2018 Kirkland Signature Series Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
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