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Rutherford Merlot

9.065 ratings
8.85 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
Sarah Francis

Owner Sarah Francis Wines

7.9

Acidic perhaps overly acidic

Acidic perhaps overly acidic

Jan 12th, 2017
Steve Kreps

Balanced!!

Balanced!!

Oct 1st, 2016
Sarah O'Kelley

Such a balanced new world merlot - dark fruit & earth & chocolate. Restrained & serious. Not wearing that new world velvet cloak 😉

Such a balanced new world merlot - dark fruit & earth & chocolate. Restrained & serious. Not wearing that new world velvet cloak 😉

May 3rd, 2016
Brian Duffy

Sommelier & Beverage Director The Barrymore Las Vegas

8.9

A sleeper of a wine. 2013 has a personality all of its own. Velvet texture with cassis, under ripe plum and red currants. The type of Merlot that a Pinot Noir drinker should try so they understand the irony of Sideways.

A sleeper of a wine. 2013 has a personality all of its own. Velvet texture with cassis, under ripe plum and red currants. The type of Merlot that a Pinot Noir drinker should try so they understand the irony of Sideways.

Mar 27th, 2016
Norma Normington

Not very bold on the nose or palate; matter fact just a bit watered down. I was really hoping for more. There are nodes of oak, cinnamon, and vanilla with predominant tart cherries. A let down because I was looking for a big full-bodied red; not getting that at all. I suppose I’ll have to hope more for the next bottle.

Not very bold on the nose or palate; matter fact just a bit watered down. I was really hoping for more. There are nodes of oak, cinnamon, and vanilla with predominant tart cherries. A let down because I was looking for a big full-bodied red; not getting that at all. I suppose I’ll have to hope more for the next bottle.

Sep 21st, 2021
Kathleen Pepski

Retirement celebration st Cantil June 2017

Retirement celebration st Cantil June 2017

Jun 20th, 2017
A Ganz
9.0

Mom's favorite

Mom's favorite

Apr 30th, 2017
Ramona Herald

Drank at Eddie V's Tampa

Drank at Eddie V's Tampa

Mar 27th, 2017
Thomas Buley

Red fruit and well balanced, very soft. Liked more than the 14

Red fruit and well balanced, very soft. Liked more than the 14

Jan 26th, 2017
Kelli

For you "Sideways" followers. This Merlot trumps all. Elegant, smooth, great structure. #frogsleap

For you "Sideways" followers. This Merlot trumps all. Elegant, smooth, great structure. #frogsleap

Aug 26th, 2016