2021 Neal Family "Rutherford Dust Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, USA
ABOUT THIS WINE
The "Rutherford Dust Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Neal Family's estate in the heart of Napa Valley’s Rutherford region, renowned for its gravelly loam soils that impart the signature "Rutherford Dust" minerality to the wine. The 2021 vintage was hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented with native yeasts. The wine was aged for 22 months in a mix of French oak barrels, with 60% new oak, to enhance complexity and integrate the rich flavors. The result is a wine that beautifully expresses the power and elegance of this iconic Napa Valley terroir.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Neal Family Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery in the Rutherford AVA, one of the most sought-after regions for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded by Neal and his wife, Wendy, the estate is known for producing wines with a deep sense of place, focusing on quality, sustainability, and meticulous vineyard management. The Neal family has been farming in Napa Valley since the 1970s, and their passion for the land is reflected in each bottle. With an emphasis on handcrafting wines with balance, depth, and precision, Neal Family Vineyards has become a benchmark for the Rutherford region. Their commitment to excellence and stewardship of the land ensures that each wine showcases the best of Napa Valley's diverse terroir.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
The "Rutherford Dust Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Neal Family's estate in the heart of Napa Valley’s Rutherford region, renowned for its gravelly loam soils that impart the signature "Rutherford Dust" minerality to the wine. The 2021 vintage was hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented with native yeasts. The wine was aged for 22 months in a mix of French oak barrels, with 60% new oak, to enhance complexity and integrate the rich flavors. The result is a wine that beautifully expresses the power and elegance of this iconic Napa Valley terroir.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Neal Family Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery in the Rutherford AVA, one of the most sought-after regions for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded by Neal and his wife, Wendy, the estate is known for producing wines with a deep sense of place, focusing on quality, sustainability, and meticulous vineyard management. The Neal family has been farming in Napa Valley since the 1970s, and their passion for the land is reflected in each bottle. With an emphasis on handcrafting wines with balance, depth, and precision, Neal Family Vineyards has become a benchmark for the Rutherford region. Their commitment to excellence and stewardship of the land ensures that each wine showcases the best of Napa Valley's diverse terroir.
