Ratings & Tasting Notes:

100 points Jeb Dunnuck
Review Date: 01/2021
Pure perfection in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Scarecrow’s 2018 reveals a dense purple hue as well as an incredible bouquet of pure crème de cassis, toasted spices, chocolate, darker currants, and graphite. This carries to a full-bodied, dense, off-the-charts sexy 2018 that has the vintage’s purity and freshness backed up by flawless balance, a layered mouthfeel, and building yet elegant tannins.

98 points Wine Advocate
Review Date: 11/2020
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Scarecrow is deep garnet-purple in color, slipping slowly, measuredly out of the glass with sensuous notes of blackberry pie, blackcurrant pastilles and Morello cherries, leading to hints of raspberry leaves, oolong tea, cardamom and fragrant earth. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of energy, delivering vivacious, mineral-sparked black fruit preserves flavors with a firm, grainy texture and a refreshing lift on the long, long finish. Simply gorgeous! (LPB)

97 points Vinous
Review Date: 01/2021
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon shows why this Rutherford site is so highly regarded. A Cabernet of pedigree and stature, the 2018 Scarecrow makes a strong opening statement. Seemingly endless waves of fruit completely bury the tannins. A bit of coaxing releases an exotic melange of gravel, spice, smoke, grilled herb and licorice nuances that meld into the super-concentrated dark fruit. This is another stellar effort by the team led by winemaker Celia Welch and vineyard manager Mike Wolf. (AG)

Cult Wines International Notes:

Scarecrow is an extremely limited-production Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that holds legendary status among collectors worldwide. Its prestige is rooted in its exceptional lineage, stemming from the historic J.J. Cohn Estate vineyard in the heart of the Rutherford AVA.

The Legacy of J.J. Cohn The vineyard where Scarecrow is produced was originally part of the famed Inglenook Estate, purchased by John Daniel, Jr. The property was acquired by Hollywood executive John “J.J.” Cohn in 1943. This estate is home to some of the oldest continually farmed Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the Napa Valley, many of which are believed to be original pre-Prohibition Inglenook clones. These ancient, dry-farmed vines yield very low quantities of highly concentrated, pedigreed fruit.

The Birth of Scarecrow In 2003, a portion of the Cohn vineyard was allocated to founding the Scarecrow label, named for the figure from The Wizard of Oz, a movie J.J. Cohn produced. The wine is a testament to the Rutherford Bench terroir, celebrated for producing powerful Cabernets that exhibit the distinct “Rutherford Dust” signature—a complex mineral and earth quality.

Winemaking and Style The wine is a single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon known for its immense concentration, dense structure, and extraordinary elegance. It is crafted to be powerful yet balanced, displaying rich black fruit, floral notes, dark chocolate, and a silky, opulent texture that evolves over decades. Production is intentionally kept microscopic, contributing directly to its rarity and status as one of the world’s most sought-after and expensive wines.

Scarecrow releases a limited portfolio of wines, including the flagship Scarecrow and M. Étain. The estate also occasionally produces the highly sought-after Toto’s Opium Dream, crafted from the “Old Men” vines and often offered as a rare auction lot.

Bottle Size:

750 mL

Storage History:

Always stored on its side in a climate-controlled cellar.

Condition:

Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.

Outstanding condition.