Scarecrow Wine
Scarecrow Wine Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 750ml
- Color
- Red
- Type
- Table Wine
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon , Petit Verdot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- North Coast
- Sub-Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Area
- Rutherford
- Body
- Full
- ABV
- 14.9%
Availability & Pricing
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2023 vintage
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2023 vintage
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Details
- Brand
- Scarecrow Wine
- Product Type
- Wine
- Size
- 750ml
- Package Type
- Bottle
- Closure
- Cork
- ABV
- 14.9%
- UPC
- 400004002077
About This Wine
Tasting Notes
Deep, nearly opaque violet-black in color. Strikingly complex and opulent on the nose, bursting with intense aromas of crushed cassis, black cherry preserve, wild blueberry, espresso bean, cocoa powder, and pencil shavings, framed by a signature touch of Rutherford dust and sweet cedar. Full-bodied, plush, and towering on the palate, presenting seamless layers of blackberry liqueur, dark chocolate, and savory dried herbs. Supported by dense yet remarkably velvety tannins and vibrant natural energy that leads to an extraordinarily long, resonant finish.
Producer Notes
Proprietor Bret Lopez crafts Scarecrow on the historic Rutherford estate originally planted in 1945 by his grandfather, legendary MGM executive J.J. Cohn. Anchored by the legendary 'Old Vines'—some of the oldest surviving ungrafted St. George rootstock Cabernet Sauvignon vines in Napa Valley—the vineyard's well-drained alluvial fan gravels produce fruit of extraordinary depth and historical prestige. Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Celia Welch, Scarecrow is vinified in small, lot-specific fermentations to capture the seamless power, silky structure, and distinctive 'Rutherford Dust' character of this iconic estate.
Food Pairings
Lamb
Wild Game
Aged Cheeses
Critical Acclaim
The 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Scarecrow is one for the ages, built around a core of dry-farmed vines planted in 1945. Slightly herbal nuances weave in and out of perfectly ripened black cherries, underscored by hints of crushed stone. And while the wine is full-bodied, creamy and seductive, it offers incredible opulence without any sense of heaviness, supported effortlessly by fine-grained tannins. Hints of licorice, mocha and black olives on the finish only add to the web of complex flavors and textures, punctuated by tremendous length.
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is a total stunner. Deep and vertical in build, this is going to need many years to be at its most expressive. Iron, chalk, mint, blood orange, espresso, licorice and pomegranate are all seamless in the glass. Potent tannins kick off the midpalate and finish.
Dense plum and purple-hued, the absolutely sensational 2023 Scarecrow offers a rich, powerful, inward bouquet of black and blue fruits, smoke, tobacco, and graphite. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon from very old vines in Rutherford and aged 22 months in 70% new French oak, this incredibly powerful, full-bodied, and concentrated Scarecrow has a brilliant mid-palate, a layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, and velvety tannins. This voluptuous, expansive, incredibly seductive effort offers pleasure even today, yet deserves 4-6 years of bottle age and will keep for 30-40 years. Drink 2025-2065.