2011 Round Pond Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford
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Dark ruby-red. Musky aromas of tobacco leaf, eucalyptus, black olive and anise; at once green and a bit tired. Smooth in texture, with red berry flavors joined by spices, licorice and fresh herbs. Not quite as green in the mouth as on the nose but still slightly tart. Tannins are a bit dry.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Herbs, tobacco, cedar, iron, smoke and incense emerge from the glass in the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate. A gorgeous, savory and totally expressive wine, the 2011 impresses for its balance and pedigree. This is without question one of the most beautiful wines of the year. The profile is decidedly European-influenced in its aromatics and structure, but the fruit is pure Napa Valley. There are only a handful of values left in first-class Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; this is one of them.