Scarecrow • Rutherford, California
Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon is a tiny-production, 100% Cabernet from Napa Valley’s historic J.J. Cohn Vineyard in Ruthe…Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon is a tiny-production, 100% Cabernet from Napa Valley’s historic J.J. Cohn Vineyard in Rutherford, home to dry-farmed vines first planted in the 1940s and now one of California’s true cult sites. Typically full-b…Learn More »
$1448
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
98
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Structured like a classic Rutherford thoroughbred, the 2021 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon layers pure blackberry and black cherry fruit with hints of cassis, graphite, dried flowers, and cocoa, all wrapped in ultra-fine, powdery tannins. Despite its depth and concentration from the low-yielding vintage, the wine feels incredibly fresh and precise, with a long, mineral-tinged finish that promises decades of graceful evolution.
Dry-aged ribeye with rosemary and garlic; braised short ribs with polenta; grilled portobello mushrooms with herb butter
Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon is a tiny-production, 100% Cabernet from Napa Valley’s historic J.J. Cohn Vineyard in Rutherford, home to dry-farmed vines first planted in the 1940s and now one of California’s true cult sites. Typically full-bodied yet remarkably refined, it is known for highly scored, ageworthy releases that marry dense black fruit, cassis and floral aromatics with “Rutherford dust” minerality, silky tannins, and a long, layered finish. Produced by Bret Lopez with winemaker Celia Welch, this wine is prized both for its singular o…