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Known for producing some of Napa’s most collectible wines, this historic vineyard delivers the signature\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e“Rutherford Dust”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echaracter that defines world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e2018 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Napa Valley is widely celebrated for its balance, structure, and aging potential, offering ideal conditions for crafting wines of depth and refinement. 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