Tom Garland

9.5

+2 hour decant(some chunky sediment). A striking dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: dark fruit, dried herbs, forest floor, chocolate, anise. Taste: silky, opulent wine that maintains its elegance with blackberry/some dark cherry, currants, dark chocolate, earth, minerals, and a graphite espresso long finish. YUM! Drinking well with the decant and time to go. — 15 days ago

with Brenda

Mark Osmers

9.2

The Rutherford Hill Napa Merlot (2021) reveals a deep ruby core with subtle garnet reflections, suggesting youthful vibrancy with potential for short-term development. The nose is precise and layered, offering blackberry and raspberry fruit interwoven with cedar nuances, indicative of measured oak influence.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with light acidity that enlivens the fruit profile while maintaining balance.

Tannins are fine-grained and unobtrusive, supporting a bright structural framework that lends clarity and poise.

The finish is clean and persistent, marked by freshness rather than weight, making this a versatile companion to dishes such as roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or semi-hard cheeses. — a month ago

Erica Gamble

9.4

Still fantastic. Knocked it out of the park. — a month ago

with Ryan

Paul T HB

9.7

Another well aged M.-Etain.
I bought a case on release at retail $120.00 OTD.,
That’s long gone but this was worth the extra $70 on Auction. — 10 days ago

Stacy Stadnik

9.3

Let this thing breathe for hours. It made all the difference — 17 days ago

Bill Mowry

9.1

Medium to full bodied with flavors of black cherry fruit, sage herbs, olive and cedar notes. — a month ago

Anna Sangiacomo

9.4

As they said at the tasting on a Sunday night - “this is a Saturday night wine” so delicious!!! — 5 days ago

Marc Melser

9.8

We had the 2016 Vintage on 11/27/25 for Thanksgiving. A fabulous wine; well balanced; New World; full bodied. Tastes of black cherry, blackberry, cedar, graphite, kirsch, vanilla. Would certainly buy more. Another winner from Quintessa. — 2 days ago

Dale Russwurm

8.9

Dark fruit and mild tannins — 14 days ago

Ericsson

9.3

Gem of a wine. — 2 months ago