FROG'S LEAP CABERNET SAUVIGNON 750 ML

Frog’s Leap Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon

Frog's Leap Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic, old-school expression of Rutherford, Napa Valley Cabernet. Rather than pursuing the ultra-ripe, heavily oaked style associated with some modern Napa Cabs, Frog’s Leap focuses on balance, restraint, natural acidity, savory complexity and terroir. Frog’s Leap Winery+1

Detailed Description

Region: Rutherford, Napa Valley, California

Type: Red wine

Variety: Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Franc as a hallmark blending component

Style: Structured, elegant, savory, age-worthy Napa Cabernet

Farming: Certified organic and dry-farmed estate vineyards

Winemaking: Native-yeast fermentation, moderate extraction and restrained oak influence. Frog’s Leap Winery+1

Tasting Profile

The wine opens with concentrated black cherry, cassis and plum, followed by the distinctive savory character that Frog’s Leap associates with Rutherford. Expect layers of dried sage, tobacco, cedar, graphite, earth, black olive, mocha and cocoa rather than a wine dominated by oak or sweetness. Frog’s Leap Winery+1

On the palate, it is full-bodied but not heavy, with firm yet refined tannins and refreshing acidity. The combination of dark fruit, savory notes and Rutherford's characteristic earthy “Rutherford Dust” gives the wine both power and elegance. Frog’s Leap Winery

Terroir & Winemaking

The Cabernet comes exclusively from Frog’s Leap's estate vineyards on the Rutherford Bench, where gravelly benchland soils provide drainage and encourage deep vine rooting. The vineyards are dry-farmed, meaning they receive no supplemental irrigation, helping naturally limit vine vigor and preserve concentration and acidity. Frog’s Leap Winery

Frog’s Leap deliberately limits Cabernet plantings to sites it considers appropriate for the variety and uses numerous individual harvest picks to capture differences between vineyard sites. In the cellar, the winery favors moderate extraction and judicious new-oak use, allowing the vineyard character to remain the focus. Frog’s Leap Winery

Food Pairings

This is an excellent match for rich but savory foods, particularly:

1. Grilled or roasted ribeye
2. Beef tenderloin
3. Braised short ribs
4. Rack of lamb
5. Duck
6. Wild mushrooms
7. Truffle dishes
8. Aged cheddar or hard cheeses

Aging Potential

One of the major attractions of Frog’s Leap Estate Cabernet is its ability to develop with age. The winery describes the wine as capable of aging for 10, 20 or even 30 years, with mature bottles developing additional earthy, tobacco, cedar and savory complexity. Frog’s Leap Winery

Short Product Description

Frog’s Leap Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon is a sophisticated Rutherford Napa Cabernet built around balance, restraint and terroir. Rich black cherry, cassis and plum mingle with Rutherford Dust, dried sage, tobacco, graphite, cedar and cocoa. Firm yet polished tannins and lively acidity provide structure, while restrained oak lets the fruit and savory character shine. A classic, age-worthy Napa Cabernet with the elegance to accompany fine cuisine and the depth to reward cellaring. Frog’s Leap Winery