Fiftyrow - Rutherford "Alice Block" Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (750ml)

 

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Producer	Fiftyrow
Country	United States
Region	California
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage	2016
Sku	210000000717
Size	750ml

Fiftyrow - Rutherford "Alice Block" Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Formed in 2002 by business executive Paul Johnson and his partner, legendary 100pt. Napa winemaker Gary Galleron (formerly of Vineyard 29, Grace Family, Whitehall Lane, Chateau Montelena, Hartwell, Del Dotto and Seavey), Paul and Gary have built the brand to an under the radar favorite in homes and restaurants from New York to Los Angeles. From the beginning, Paul had told Gary “do not make the wine, teach me to make the wine”. Then, after years of on-the-job training, Paul and Gary switched roles in 2011 with Paul taking the lead as winemaker. Gary is now in semi-retirement and Paul has brought on another Gary Galleron protégé, young winemaker and up and coming star Jake Stuessy, to work together with him. Jake makes wine for several other wineries and has achieved dozens of 90 pt. wines. They have proven to be a great team, but they still reach out to Gary for his decades of wisdom.

Winemaker Notes: It has the typical expression of the area and is instantly recognized with its distinctive Rutherford dust. Deep garnet in color with aromas of jammy blackberries and opulent dark plum while oak infl uences of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove round up the nose. The palate is supple, lush and voluptuous with flavors of black currant, tobacco, plum and dark chocolate, concluding with a lengthy, fruity finish.

Blend: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot