Over the years, Rutherford AVA has been known as one of the more premium locations to source from. Rolando has been farming Rutherford for over twenty years. Dos Sueños vineyard lies in the Eastern Benchland in Rutherford, where the soil tends to be the coarsest and most gravelly—perfect for intense 30+ year old Cabernet vines. This small 2-acre hillside vineyard sits near Auberge du Soliel Hotel, where the combination of well-drained loam soils and more sun exposure than any other AVA, creates some of the best Rutherford Cabernet.

VINEYARD
The 2022 growing season began with a dry winter and a mild summer, allowing for gradual ripening. A significant heatwave in September accelerated harvest for many, but a later rain and cooler weather allowed other blocks to hang longer. Despite the challenges, Rolando was happy with the vintage's quality, noting excellent structure and the classic "Rutherford dust" character.

CELLAR
Hand harvested at the coolest hours of night, the grapes were skillfully sorted in the vineyard, and then transported to the cellar for processing. After harvest ends, the wine will be racked into 70 percent new French oak barrels and aged for 22 months prior to bottling.

GLASS
This Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon pours an intense, inky black. Its complex nose reveals ripe dark fruits, cassis, and dry cranberries, nuanced by molasses, coffee, vanilla, slight sage, and wet stone. The palate boasts immense structure with silky tannins, delivering flavors of dark chocolate, cherry, plum, sweet cherry oak, and leather in a velvety, mouthcoating experience. A long finish resonates with coffee, leaving a lasting impression.

TABLE
Prime Rib with Au Jus: A truly luxurious pairing. The substantial marbling and incredibly tender texture of prime rib are beautifully balanced by the Cabernet's structure and fruit. The savory au jus further enhances the experience.

CRITIC PRAISE
"From a site in Rutherford and aged 22 months in 70% new French oak, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Dos Suenos Vineyard has perhaps the most intense nose in the lineup, revealing ripe black fruits, chocolate, spicy wood, and Asian spices. It's ripe and medium to full-bodied, with ample mid-palate depth and ripe, building tannins. Drink this opulent, sexy Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon over the coming 15 years or more."