Deeply concentrated, warm mulberries, dusty blackcurrant, dried mixed berries, leather, and sweet tobacco are the mélange defining the multitude of aromas and flavors you find here. The finish is decidedly dusty as a prime Rutherford Cab should be, and it has a long road ahead, with room to develop and improve over the next 5-10 years at least.

Cabernet Sauvignon grape blend.

This wine contains allergens, sulfites.

The Estate

Bell Wine Cellars itself is a tiny operation out of Yountville to the south. They make about 600 barrels annually, founding winemaker Anthony Bell worked 15 years at Beaulieu Vineyard alongside André Tchelistcheff and Richard Peterson before Bell where he focused on clonal selection Cabernets. These days the winemaking is overseen by a John Hazak, who also was at BV, along with Provenance, Hewitt, and Sterling Vineyards.

Food Suggestions

Pairs well with beef and venison dishes.

• Available Size: 750mL (12 pc)
• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: Red
• ABV%: 14.9