A yardstick is an old basis for measurement which can be used as a baseline or reference point. YARDSTICK Ruth’s Reach Cabernet Sauvignon is just that: it offers the signature taste of Napa Valley but without the baseline Napa Valley price. The 2013 vintage comes from a small vineyard near Calistoga. This site is in an up-valley area, where the climate and soils are quite different from the surrounding regions. A marine air incursion that affects the lower areas of the valley is not dominant here and the grapes consistently reach full maturity.
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Ruth’s Reach, Napa Valley
Tasting Note: Deep garnet; strawberry and red cherry in the nose with raspberry and blackberry accents. Broad mid-palate with blackberry and black cherry flavors. Soft and silky tannins. Shows a hint of walnut and plum in the finish.
Awards & Accolades
- 2013 – 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
- 2012 – 90 Points, SF Wine Comp.
- 2012 – 86 Points, Wine Enthusiast
- 2011 – 86 Points, Wine Enthusiast
- 2010 – 86 Points, Wine Enthusiast