Another stunner, and the best of the trilogy, is the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford. Amazingly, this all came from the J.J. Cohn vineyard that produces the wine called Scarecrow today. Dense bluish purple in color with notes of incense, graphite, acacia flowers, blueberry and blackberry, as well as cassis fruit, this is a powerful, full-bodied, strong, rich quintessential Napa Cabernet Sauvignon that still seems quite youthful, but can be approached now. It should continue to drink well for another two decades. This is a gorgeous wine! These wines were made when Tony Soter was still living in Napa Valley. As most readers probably know, he remains a consultant at Etude after the Beringer empire purchased it. He has moved to Oregon where he’s turning out Pinot Noir and absolutely stunning sparkling rose. All three of these wines performed brilliantly. Tel. (877) 586-9361

Very Bordeaux-like in its balance and structure. Has wonderful intensity and focus, with tight, vivid, loamy earth, dried currant, sage and mineral flavors that are tight, framed by fine-grained tannins and subtle toasty oak. Best from 2010 through 2016. 300 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Napa / Rutherford Select to Add