Winemakers tasting notes:
"The 2007 vintage gave our Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon an explosive fruit expression of ripe berry, black cherry and juicy plum character that is awesome," says Winemaker Tom Rinaldi. Dark fruit, mineral and floral notes meld with bittersweet chocolate and toffee from oak aging. The enticing violet note, which we don’t see in other Rutherford vineyards, is part of Hewitt Vineyard's unique personality. The muscular tannins carry the flavors through a long finish, while balanced acidity gives a vibrancy that is sometimes lacking in powerful Cabs.
My notes:
Color- Dark ruby red. Mineral nose with black currant, violets and butterscotch. Rounded mouth feel with good structure. Taste of chewy toffee, vanilla bean, blackberry and dark chocolate. Very long finish. Sharp tannins show signs of good aging potential. This is a great Cabernet. On sale at Costco for $49
Bayareawinelover rating: 93
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