Foley Johnson Rutherford Napa Cabernet 2021 Rated 94DM

Decanter Magazine Review
Rated 94
A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from proprietors Bill Foley and Carol Johnson's small estate in Rutherford. Super stylish, elegant, and poised with wonderfully pure layers of blackberry and black cherry fruits with red currants and rich vanilla-tobacco-laced oak spices. Full-bodied with superfine tannins, loads of graphite minerality, cassis, and a lovely earthen finish. Drinking Window 2024-2034.

Foley Johnson Rutherford Napa Cabernet 2021

A classic Rutherford-bench Cabernet from Foley Johnson, the 2021 vintage delivers plush fruit, refined structure, and the signature “Rutherford dust” that defines this prized AVA.
Sourced from estate vineyards in the heart of Rutherford, this wine offers depth, balance, and polished Napa Valley character.

Key Details

• Producer: Foley Johnson
• Region: Rutherford, Napa Valley
• Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Style: Rich, structured Napa Cabernet
• ABV: 14.9%

Tasting Notes

• Blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry
• Mocha, cedar, and warm baking spice
• Supple tannins with classic Rutherford earthiness
• Long, elegant finish with cocoa and dusty minerality

Profile & Craft

• Estate-grown fruit from prime Rutherford benchland
• Aged in French oak for structure and finesse
• Showcases the hallmark balance of richness and refinement
• Represents Foley Johnson's polished, modern Napa style

Serving & Pairing

• Serve at 60-65°F for ideal expression
• Pairs with ribeye, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses
• Excellent for Napa Cabernet collectors and dinner pairings
• Drink now or cellar 7-12 years