89 PTS WILFRED WONG. A refined effort, the smartly-built '03 Pine Ridge Rutherford Cabernet delivers excellent ripe fruit flavors with a nice touch of sweet oak; textured and long; drinks well, now.
Beef soup with vegetables
Cabernet Sauvignon complements the rich beef broth and vegetables with bold tannins.
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure and dark fruit match the robust flavors.
Cabernet Sauvignon stands up to the rich, meaty, and spicy elements of the dish.
Spicy Spanish sausage
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure stands up to chorizo's fat and spice.
Beef wrapped in pastry
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold structure matches the beef and pastry richness.
Pan fried or grilled pork
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement pork's rich flavors.