A few months ago, we decided to bring in one of the most expensive wines we have ever purchased, the Beaulieu Vineyards ‘Georges de Latour’ Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Rarely do we bring in such a wine because we have many Cabernets on our menu already, and several of them are from Napa Valley. We splurged on this wine, which was named the #2 pick for Wine Spectator from 2024, because we wanted to offer something extra-special. According to BV’s website, this wine “has been widely recognized as the benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford since its inaugural vintage in 1936. Our understanding of terroir comes from more than 100 years of creating rich, classic Napa Valley wines.” It is an investment piece, one worth cellaring, but it’s also poised to drink now. In fact, we will be pouring it by Coravin exclusively at our 9th anniversary celebration on August 9th for $9 an ounce (2 oz. mininum), so you can say you have had one of the world’s greatest wines.
If you are curious at how it tastes, just peruse winemaker Trevor Durling’s extensive notes: “This is a truly remarkable vintage of our iconic flagship wine. The bouquet is intense with fragrant notes of wild sage, blackcurrant, cedar, and fresh mint. The palate is expansive and full-bodied with a sumptuous mouthfeel, showcasing layers of ripe blackberry, redcurrant, and red rose petal alongside earthier tones of graphite, licorice root, gravely stone, and dark chocolate. Subtle baking spices from the French oak barrel aging provide sandalwood, clove, and Ceylon cinnamon notes, while the signature ‘Rutherford Dust’ tannins are silky, polished, and fine-grained, finishing long with a cocoa powder texture. Slightly reserved upon release but incredibly drinkable, elegant, and pleasing, the tannins provide approachability with beautiful harmony and balance.”
We are excited to showcase this wine to you on Saturday, but we also sell it by the bottle if you end up falling in love with it!