Rutherford Hill

Barrel Select Napa Valley Red Blend

8.9157 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Onion
Top Notes For
Mark Geller

A good, solid, safe, everyday wine for "Wine Wednesday"!

A good, solid, safe, everyday wine for "Wine Wednesday"!

4 people found it helpfulJul 16th, 2014
Roger Cabrera

Fleshy fat blend. Nice spice to complement the black fruit. Generous ripe tannin but could have used a bump in acidity.

Fleshy fat blend. Nice spice to complement the black fruit. Generous ripe tannin but could have used a bump in acidity.

2 people found it helpfulOct 21st, 2015
Sipping Fine Wine

RHW has a spectacular view overlooking Napa's Rutherford bench. The founders believed the soil and climate was similar to Pomerol, so they were one of the first to plant Merlot. A classic blend with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah to give the wine some depth and aged for about 16 months on French oak. Dark berry aromas fragrant spice with cherry and tart raspberry on the palate with notes of cinnamon and cacao. Tannins are a little big, medium finish ending with a little oak edge.

RHW has a spectacular view overlooking Napa's Rutherford bench. The founders believed the soil and climate was similar to Pomerol, so they were one of the first to plant Merlot. A classic blend with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah to give the wine some depth and aged for about 16 months on French oak. Dark berry aromas fragrant spice with cherry and tart raspberry on the palate with notes of cinnamon and cacao. Tannins are a little big, medium finish ending with a little oak edge.

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2017
Matt Young

Very good wine. Easy to drink with complex flavors. Not sure of the blend but would definitely buy again

Very good wine. Easy to drink with complex flavors. Not sure of the blend but would definitely buy again

1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2014
Hugh O'Riordan

This is a bargain wine. Real cab flavor and well balanced

This is a bargain wine. Real cab flavor and well balanced

Jan 29th, 2022
sheila tran

Jammy, smooth, great blend

Jammy, smooth, great blend

Nov 4th, 2021
B Williams

Excellent wine with steak. Complex. Lovely.

Excellent wine with steak. Complex. Lovely.

Oct 3rd, 2020
Jack Maloney

Full bodied, not too chewy, great fruitiness but not gummy. Bright smell with depth

Full bodied, not too chewy, great fruitiness but not gummy. Bright smell with depth

Apr 16th, 2020
Christina Ahlheim

Wine down Monday. $54 reg, paid $27
Dried out after it opened up for a little bit. Decent tannin, medium body.

Wine down Monday. $54 reg, paid $27
Dried out after it opened up for a little bit. Decent tannin, medium body.

Oct 15th, 2019
David Hunt

Medium light bodied, toasted oak nose, smokey, light blackberry, slight tannins, medium finish

Medium light bodied, toasted oak nose, smokey, light blackberry, slight tannins, medium finish

Sep 18th, 2019