COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Rutherford Wine Company
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Lander-Jenkins Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is a red wine from California, produced by Rutherford Wine Company. It is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards in the Monterey Coast and Central Valley regions. The wine's name honors Reese T. Jenkins, the great-grandfather of Rutherford's general manager, who was a rancher and farmer. The 2017 vintage benefited from winter rainfall, contributing to a long growing season. Rutherford Wine Company is a family-owned business that emphasizes sustainable farming practices.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named to honor a Nevada rancher.
Fact 02
Fruit sourced from two distinct California regions.
Fact 03
Emphasizes sustainable farming.
Fact 04
A family-owned and operated winery.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Lander-Jenkins Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is produced by Rutherford Wine Company. The grapes are sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards in California. Winemaking likely involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in oak barrels to develop complexity and texture. The final wine is a blend of fruit from various Californian regions.
