Introduction:
The 2021 Frog’s Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, is a beautifully structured and terroir-driven expression of the region’s famed cabernet. Known for its balance, finesse, and age-worthy character, this wine showcases classic Rutherford dust, bright acidity, and layered complexity that sets it apart from other Napa cabernets.

Terrior:
Sourced from organically farmed vineyards in the heart of Rutherford, this wine benefits from deep, well-drained alluvial soils and the area’s famed "Rutherford dust," which lends a distinctive earthiness and fine tannic structure. The warm days and cool nights ensure even ripening, preserving freshness while allowing for full phenolic development.

Appearance:
Deep ruby with garnet reflections, indicating youthful vibrancy with aging potential.

Nose:
Expressive aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, cassis, and ripe plums, complemented by notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, graphite, and a touch of baking spice from oak aging.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with a refined structure. Flavors of dark berries, cherries, and plums are layered with savory herbs, cocoa, and subtle oak spice. The fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity create a balanced and elegant mouthfeel.

Finish:
Long and graceful, with lingering notes of dark fruit, dried herbs, and Rutherford’s signature dusty minerality.

Overall Impression:
A classic and age-worthy Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon that emphasizes balance, restraint, and a sense of place over excessive ripeness or extraction. This wine will continue to evolve beautifully in the bottle, making it an excellent choice for cellaring. Ideal with grilled meats, braised short ribs, or aged cheeses.

Press reviews:
95 points, Decanter:
"Dry-farmed cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc grapes are aged 20 months in mostly neutral French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. A rather dark, meaty, and savory expression from this iconic Rutherford Estate helmed by founder and proprietor John Williams. Opaque ruby in color shows black olive, dusty earth, and graphite. Medium-bodied and intensely perfumed on the palate, it builds in elegance, almost defying its rather muscular aromatic profile. Fresh, balanced, quite complex, and quite cellar-worthy."

93 points, Wine Enthusiast:
"One of the founding practitioners of organic and dry farming in Napa Valley, Frog's Leap offers a classic approach to cabernet sauvignon. Along with flavors of black currant and blackberry, this wine offers lingering spices, lightly tactile tannins, and mouthwatering acidity. The wine is both pleasing and perfect for a range of foods from savory mushrooms and risotto to grass-fed beef."

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 13.8%
Farming Practices: Certified Organic, Dry-Farmed
Producer Name: Frog’s Leap Winery
Old World / New World: New World
Country of Origin: USA
Region: Napa Valley (Rutherford)
Grape Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2021
Wine Style: Dry Red Wine
Winemaking Techniques: Fermented with Native Yeasts, Aged in New and Neutral Oak, Minimal Intervention
Pack Size: Magnum (1.5L)
Container Style: Bottle
Closure Style: Cork