
2012 Foley Johnson Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford
90 Points - Wine & Spirits
Our 2012 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is predominately Cabernet (85%) with small amounts of Merlot that provided
added flavors and helps round out the wine. The nose is swarming with notes of blackberries, baking spices, and toasted oak.
On the palate you will find complimentary flavors of black fruits, tobacco, clove, and anise with a nice long finish.
Winemaker Notes
Vintage 2012 was considered ‘perfect’ by the prognosticators as soon as the last grapes were making their way to the
wineries. It was perfect in the sense that quality and quantity benefited both grower and winemaker. The weather cooperated
throughout all critical parts of the growing season to produce beautifully ripe and flavorful fruit.
Food Pairing Notes
This full
bodied Cabernet has great balance and structure and is a perfect wine to pair with your favorite Italian dish or a nice grilled
filet mignon.
Composition
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot
Wine Specs
Vintage
2012
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Rutherford
Harvest Date
September 19 through October 19, 2012
Acid
5.8
pH
3.8
Aging
19 months in French oak, 35% new
Bottling Date
July 16, 2014
Alcohol %
14.6
Wine Enthusiast
90
Wine & Spirits
90
Production Notes
The Foley Johnson Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is grown at two different vineyards on the estate. The Peral Vineyard
which lies southeast of the Main Vineyard has heavier soils with small amounts of gravel. The Main vineyard is on loamy soils
of gravel, clay, and sand which helps provide ample drainage and lessen the vigor of foliage growth. These ideal growing conditions
allow our Bordeaux varietals to reach full maturity on the vine without taking on the green leafy taste of under-ripened
fruit. The grapes were hand harvested from September 19 through October 19, 2012 under clear night skies. The wine went
through 100% malolactic fermentation and was racked four times throughout the barreling process. After 19 months of aging
in new and used French Oak barrels (35% new) the wine was bottled July 16th, 2014.