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Once on the nose this takes on layers of violets with espresso bean and rich dark fruit tones. 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Sage, dried herb and black pepper.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAppearance is garnet red with purple hues.  Rutherford is one of the most desirable mid-valley appellations.  Elegant fruit and velvet structure, long finish.  The fruit has barrel notes of baking spice and vanilla.  The palate is supple and has long tannin structure.  The 2017 growing season was an early vintage in the Napa Valley due to Labor Day heat.  We had good balance on the fruiting wire. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"custom_3_wrapper_18\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003clabel\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yao Ming Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41089708523698,"sku":"YMRUCS17_750","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/0155\/8450\/products\/shopify-cabernet-sauvignon-rutherford.png?v=1633107946"},{"product_id":"yao-ming-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2017-1-5l","title":"MAGNUM - YAO MING Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2017 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerbal and chalky, this full-bodied wine is surprisingly bright in acidity, helping to quell the rich notions of blueberry, red cherry and cinnamon. 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There is focused fruit with pronounced plum, blackberry and currant. The fruit is framed with barrel notes of toast and baking spice. The pallet has rich yet, supple, lush depth from integrated tannin structure.  The wine comes together on the finish and lingers on the back of the pallet providing a long finish This wine is approachable now and will age for many years. It is very elegant. The 2016 growing season was an average yielding vintage in the Napa Valley due to set. We had good balance on the fruiting wire. This is a year that allowed the winemaker focus on harvest and bring out the essence of the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFruit was rigorously hand-sorted and fully destemmed to small stainless steel tanks with light crushing. 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