More About 2023 MONTAGU THE BARON RUTHERFORD CABERNET SAUVIGNON Montagu’s 2023 The Baron captures Rutherford in full voice. From the mineral-rich bench and ancient alluvial fan that define the AVA’s structural backbone, this Cabernet Sauvignon draws its depth, tension, and unmistakable sense of place. Every line of the wine reflects the geology beneath it. The 2023 growing season delivered fruit of notable aromatic range and delineation, and that focus carries seamlessly into the glass. Ripeness arrives, shaped by balance rather than weight. The fruit is defined, not diffuse, supported by a structural framework that reflects both careful farming and the inherent strengths of Rutherford’s ancient soils. Composed almost entirely of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a measured touch of Petit Verdot to deepen the mid-palate, The Baron shows full-bodied depth anchored by integrity and proportion. It feels complete today, yet its architecture suggests evolution ahead. The result is a Cabernet that embodies Rutherford’s enduring strength: presence now, and the structure to last.