2009 Ruston Family Vineyards La Maestra Cabernet Sauvignon

Estate: Ruston Family Vineyards
Region: St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, United States of America
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Tasting Note:August 23, 2017

Second vintage of Ruston Family La Maestra Cabernet Sauvignon for us, not as expressive on the nose as the 2008 but with some more aged characteristics to it. Deep ruby red with a slight garnet edge. Lots of sweet spices and dark berries on the nose. Medium tannins (6/10) and medium to medium plus bodied. Layered palate with a spice kick to start, some earthy characteristics and dark berries. A little damp showing the age as well as some dark cocoa, dark gravel and iron too. Medium plus length finish. Needed around 30 minutes to open up but then started aging quite rapidly.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2018.

Rating:

90 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Purchased from MacArthur's Beverages for $29.99

Ruston Family Vineyards, La Maestra, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, St. Helena, Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of AmericaGreg Ballington2009, Ruston Family Vineyards, La Maestra, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, North Coast, United States of America, Red Wine, $$, 90 Points, Joshua Krupp, August 2017Comment