Round Pond Estate Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 1.5L

Winemaker Notes

This Rich And Inviting Wine Is A Blend Of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, And Malbec. Complex And Elegant Aromatics Of Black Cherry, Ripe Strawberries And Raspberry Tart Are Complimented By Nuances Of Cola, Vanilla, Licorice And Dusty Cocoa. On Entry, The Palate Is Loaded With Intense Candied Fruit Composed Of Fleshy Plums And Ripe Red Berries. The Mid-Palate Features Darker Fruit That Give Way To Hints Of Caramel And Roasted Almonds With Well-Rounded Tannins And Firm Acidity. Throughout The Long Smooth Finish, Notes Of Wet Stone, Dried Flowers And Classic Rutherford Dust Make This Wine The Perfect Candidate To Age Gracefully Over Time.

Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec

Critical Acclaim

Wine Spectator – 92pts

Delivers A Pure, Bright, Supple Core Of Wild Berry, Raspberry And Blackberry That Is Intense, Focused, Dense And Persistent. The Flavors Cascade On The Finish, Echoing Mineral And Crushed Rock Details. Drink Now Through 2028.

James Suckling – 92pts

Very Pretty Aromas Of Terra-Cotta And Blue Fruits. Raspberry And Blueberry. Some Black Licorice. Full Body, Chewy And Polished Tannins And An Attractive Finish. Shows Reserve And Finesse For The Vintage.