Ken Deis

Rutherford Merlot

8.842 ratings
9.13 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
Paul Weil

So delicious Rutherford dust! This Merlot is made in the classic Napa style with deep rich cherries and mocha, and mercifully light on the oak. It has a bit of an acidic bite that will likely abate after laying down for a couple of years. If you drink it now, •decant• 😼

So delicious Rutherford dust! This Merlot is made in the classic Napa style with deep rich cherries and mocha, and mercifully light on the oak. It has a bit of an acidic bite that will likely abate after laying down for a couple of years. If you drink it now, •decant• 😼

Nov 11th, 2014
Sue Mohle

Pure Rutherford all the way! Smooth as silk with wild blackberries

Pure Rutherford all the way! Smooth as silk with wild blackberries

Apr 2nd, 2014
Paul Weil

Bright cherries, medium bodied with very light tannins.

Bright cherries, medium bodied with very light tannins.

Oct 20th, 2013
Catherine Seymour

So easy, clean, and refreshing. 7/14/16 from Davis'

So easy, clean, and refreshing. 7/14/16 from Davis'

Jul 17th, 2016
Taber

Cab sac aged for a year was great

Cab sac aged for a year was great

Apr 10th, 2016
Allison Hickey

Harsh taste, did not like

Harsh taste, did not like

May 31st, 2015
Vin Ryan

Dry, lots of berries. Would buy again.

Dry, lots of berries. Would buy again.

Jan 2nd, 2015
Susan Daniels

Very very dry. Would not rebuy

Very very dry. Would not rebuy

Dec 22nd, 2014
Jerry Humphrey

Smooth and silky. Solid merlot with a light finish.

Smooth and silky. Solid merlot with a light finish.

Mar 25th, 2014
Amanda Burrill

Amanda had this 9 years ago

Amanda had this 9 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2016