Beaulieu Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2002

Since Fernande de Latour first laid eyes on the historic Rutherford estate in 1900 and named it ‘beau lieu’ (lit. beautiful place) Beaulieu Vineyard (BV Wines) has been investing in the finest vineyard properties throughout Napa Valley and California's coastal winegrowing regions.

The Rutherford Cabernet, from the renowned ‘Rutherford Dust’ terroir, is BV’s benchmark Cabernet.

"Well-centered, with ripe plum, blackberry, light cedary oak and herbal notes." Wine Spectator

“One of the most dramatic revelations in my California North Coast tastings was the resurrection/renaissance of Beaulieu Vineyard, one of the historic names in California winedom. This was the source of some extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignons in the fifties, sixties, and early seventies, but the winery fell on hard times and was sold (it is now owned by the gigantic Diageo company). However, they have come back with a vengeance over the last few vintages. Michel Rolland, the brilliant wine consultant, was brought in to help resurrect the Private Reserve program, and it appears his magic has spilled over onto the other wines as well.” eRobertParker.com