2005 Scarecrow, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Case of 3 Btls
$2,695
98RP
Critic key
RP = Robert Parker
- Rating
- RP98
- Producer
- Scarecrow
- Vintage
- 2005
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Rutherford
- Country
- United States
- Format
- Case
- Volume
- 750mL
- ABV
- 15.4
- Type
- Still
- Color
- Red
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Product Description
RP98 "A candidate for one of the wines of the vintage, this stunning 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford includes in its blend some of the oldest Cabernet vines in existence in Napa Valley. It tips the scales at a lofty 15.4% alcohol, but believe it or not, it is strikingly elegant and pure, with laser-like precision. Inky, dark ruby/purple, with a stunning nose of forest floor, creme de cassis and a subtle, earthy minerality, the wine is built like a skyscraper, with a multidimensional mouthfeel and incredible complexity and richness, yet it never comes close to tasting heavy or overwrought. This is just a great terroir, great winemaking, and the results are profound. It seems to be drinkable now, but is capable of at least another 10-20 years of full-throttle pleasure. This is a superstar and a remarkable effort. Bravo!)" RP June 2015
Robert Parker writes, "Winemaker Celia Masyczek has again crafted some beautiful wines from this Rutherford vineyard for proprietor Bret Lopez, grandson of J. J. Cohn, who originally planted 80 acres of Cabernet in Rutherford and had a prominent role in the making of the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” to which, of course, the label pays homage. The vines for this wine are 62 years old, which makes them incredibly old by Napa standards, and the production was relatively small in 2004 (only 330 cases) and in 2005 (400 cases)" Published: Dec 27, 2007
Robert Parker writes, "Winemaker Celia Masyczek has again crafted some beautiful wines from this Rutherford vineyard for proprietor Bret Lopez, grandson of J. J. Cohn, who originally planted 80 acres of Cabernet in Rutherford and had a prominent role in the making of the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” to which, of course, the label pays homage. The vines for this wine are 62 years old, which makes them incredibly old by Napa standards, and the production was relatively small in 2004 (only 330 cases) and in 2005 (400 cases)" Published: Dec 27, 2007