Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford

Taub Family Vineyards traces its roots back four generations–mere days after the repeal of Prohibition. Wine has always been at the heart of the family's story. Marc D. Taub, raised with a profound reverence for winemaking, inherited this passion from his grandfather Marty, a pivotal figure in the wine industry since the early 1930s and later, his father David. In 2013, Marc acquired Heritance Vintners in Napa Valley, now transformed as Taub Family Vineyards. With their namesake, Marc and his son Jake look to explore Napa's most dynamic sub-appellations and single vineyards to build their own storied cabernet house, curating wines from some of the Valley's most esteemed sites.

The 2021 vintage was a redemption year for Napa growers and vintners alike. Following a wet start in January and February, the spring and summer saw largely mild and consistent temperatures with veyr few significant heat spikes. This allowed for even ripening and longer hang time, promoting optimal flavor development while maintaining freshness and acidity.

Grapes are carefully hand-harvested at night, cluster sorted and destemmed followed by optical berry sorting. Extended cold maceration, stainless steel fermentation with pumpovers, drain/press directly to barrel towards the end of harvest, followed by malolactic with no racking until bottling. the wine is then ages 19 months in 100% new French oak. It is bottled unfiltered.

The 2021 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerhouse of structure, purity, and signature Rutherford character. Aromas of blackberry liqueur, dark plum, sandalwood, and cocoa rise from the glass, anchored by that unmistakable core of earthy Rutherford dust and savory dried herbs. The wine is dense yet finely tuned, with layers of black cherry, graphite, espresso, and crushed violet unfolding over a frame of firm, age-worthy tannins.