Reviews & Ratings

2020 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon "Clone 6"

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard

Vintage: 2020

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Clone 6"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Rutherford

State or country: CA

Price: $190

Cases produced: 490

KWG Score: 94 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Not Reviewed

Review date: November 22, 2023

Wine Review: This very dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Beaulieu Vineyard opens with a black raspberry and cassis bouquet with hints of spice, salami, and violets. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, smooth, and layered. The flavor profile is concentrated black cherry and blueberry blend with notes cassis, gentle graphite and cedar. We also detected hints of mocha and bay leaf. The finish is dry, and its well-managed tannins are very nicely prolonged. The Tasting Panel would pair this Cab with a New York strip steak or with braised short ribs. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The 2020 vintage of Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon is nothing short of superb. The aromatic nose reveals notes of fresh ripe plum, cassis, dark chocolate, and fresh earth, On the palate, the wine strikes a perfect balance with notes of candied cherry, bay laurel, and Creme Brulé. The wine evokes the true meaning of "Rutherford dust" with its coco-powder tannins leading to a full-bodied structure and lingering finish. While enjoyable now, this wine will continue to develop and age well with proper cellaring through 2048.

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