Elyse Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1998
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The 1998 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits aromas of black cherries and cassis with hints of fragrant olives enveloped by its creamy vanilla oak finish. It is a medium dark claret in color with a lush, rich mouth feel and a lingering sweet aftertaste. The Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is incredibly drinkable now and will cellar well for the next 6 to 10 years.
In 1987, Ray & Nancy started Elyse Winery with 286 cases of Zinfandel from the Morisoli Vineyard, which is still a cornerstone vineyard source for the winery. After a decade of nomadic winemaking at various custom crush facilities, in 1997 they purchased a small winery and vineyard on Hoffman Lane, the home of Elyse Winery and tasting room.