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Rutherford Merlot

9.068 ratings
9.09 pro ratings
Rutherford, 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
Brian S

A well made Merlot, red and blue fruit, chocolate, cigar wrapper, nice old soil.

A well made Merlot, red and blue fruit, chocolate, cigar wrapper, nice old soil.

May 25th, 2020
Sean Genn

Pretty. Restrained.

Pretty. Restrained.

Feb 29th, 2016
mattswineworld

Such a subtle, strangely difficult wine, ripely Napa but not, with restrained blackberry and plum aromas, overlaid with herbs and spices. Let it age if you can.

Such a subtle, strangely difficult wine, ripely Napa but not, with restrained blackberry and plum aromas, overlaid with herbs and spices. Let it age if you can.

Nov 29th, 2015
Erin Pooley

Owner/Winemaker Good Luck Wines

9.1

Crunchy red fruit and a ray of Rutherford light. I'm biased but this is delicious

Crunchy red fruit and a ray of Rutherford light. I'm biased but this is delicious

Apr 20th, 2015
Erin Crain

#Merlot with hints of eucalyptus. Good structure, not heavy.

#Merlot with hints of eucalyptus. Good structure, not heavy.

Jan 18th, 2015
Matt Richards

A great food wine; lighter than the average merlot. Still fairly fresh, I'd vote for drinking over the next year or two.

A great food wine; lighter than the average merlot. Still fairly fresh, I'd vote for drinking over the next year or two.

Dec 29th, 2022
Oscar Rosales

One of the good merlots!!!
Lots of flavor, semi dry!
Dark fruits!!

One of the good merlots!!!
Lots of flavor, semi dry!
Dark fruits!!

Jul 28th, 2020
Jason Keefer

Standard Merlot fare, plummy, vintage is currently closed off.

Standard Merlot fare, plummy, vintage is currently closed off.

Jul 9th, 2016
Kieran Roberts

Very well integrated. Nice fruit forward.

Very well integrated. Nice fruit forward.

Mar 10th, 2016
John C.

Delicious!

Delicious!

Feb 14th, 2016