Rutherford Hill

Reserve Napa Valley Merlot

9.131 ratings

9.13 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

8.9

2010 Reserve. Paired nicely with our pasta. Rutherford Hill knows how to do Merlot!

2010 Reserve. Paired nicely with our pasta. Rutherford Hill knows how to do Merlot!

Jun 7th, 2017

9.5

The Rutherford dust is there... Thick web of cassis, black berry, and blue fruit tones, a beautiful red perfect for the holidays. Full mouth feel, still heavy to medium body, some lasting tannins on a long finish. Outstanding, the best Merlot in Napa.

The Rutherford dust is there... Thick web of cassis, black berry, and blue fruit tones, a beautiful red perfect for the holidays. Full mouth feel, still heavy to medium body, some lasting tannins on a long finish. Outstanding, the best Merlot in Napa.

Dec 25th, 2015

Katherine Hansil

8.7

Easy drinker. Smooth, mild oak, mocha.

Easy drinker. Smooth, mild oak, mocha.

Nov 24th, 2014

10

This is a smooth wine. Great Merlot.

This is a smooth wine. Great Merlot.

Nov 9th, 2014

8.8

Rutherford sure does Merlot right! Classic to varietal, smooth and velvety texture! Yum! Bought a few from Rutherford Hill Winery in Napa!

Rutherford sure does Merlot right! Classic to varietal, smooth and velvety texture! Yum! Bought a few from Rutherford Hill Winery in Napa!

Oct 14th, 2014

9.7

Awesome!!!

Awesome!!!

Mar 27th, 2014

9.8

Outstanding very smooth

Outstanding very smooth

Jul 12th, 2013

9.1

Merlot. Smooth. Good.

Merlot. Smooth. Good.

May 16th, 2013

9.3

Dana had this 8 years ago

Dana had this 8 years ago

Apr 26th, 2016

9.7

Trevor had this 10 years ago

Trevor had this 10 years ago

Nov 26th, 2013