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2016

Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasted 1 June 2023 Napa Valley · Rutherford

This was the first wine in the tasting that seemed less uptight and unyielding. Here, a plushness and savoriness shows. A bit fruity at first, but with a textual seamlessness that seems to indicate a top tier specimen.…

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2022

Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley · Rutherford

The immediacy of flavor here is compelling, with the 2022 vintage marking a Scarecrow that will be offering up the goods sooner than later. It may not be the most profound when compared to more…

Reviewed 13 July 2026
2003

Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley · Rutherford

A lovely profile, with ripe berry fruit and layered soil elements, the inaugural 2003 Scarecrow is holding strong with solid freshness and focus. This bottle shows no signs of being past its prime;…

Reviewed 12 June 2025
2015

Scarecrow Monsieur Étain

Napa Valley · Rutherford

It's no Scarecrow, but the M. Etain isn't necessarily trying to be. Next to its big brother, it's honestly barely worth talking about. But if you can peel yourself away from the notion that it will…

Reviewed 29 July 2024
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