Ruston Family Vineyards

Cuvée Mahalia Napa Valley Red Blend

9.16 ratings
-no pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Jason Brater

Still showing well, this blend of cab, merlot, cab franc, and a touch of petit Verdot had flavors of red raspberry, dark cherries and a touch to anise. Lost of oak here w nice tannins and medium acidity.

Still showing well, this blend of cab, merlot, cab franc, and a touch of petit Verdot had flavors of red raspberry, dark cherries and a touch to anise. Lost of oak here w nice tannins and medium acidity.

Apr 2nd, 2020
Jason Brater

Merlot dominant blend that you’d never know has mostly merlot. Tastes like a Rhône blend w spicy black pepper. Love it.

Merlot dominant blend that you’d never know has mostly merlot. Tastes like a Rhône blend w spicy black pepper. Love it.

Dec 31st, 2018
Jason Brater

Deep dark garnet in color. Taste of Plum, black cherry, a touch of tobacco. Mouth drying tannins. The merlot dominant blend has surprisingly heavy characteristics of the cab franc here.

Deep dark garnet in color. Taste of Plum, black cherry, a touch of tobacco. Mouth drying tannins. The merlot dominant blend has surprisingly heavy characteristics of the cab franc here.

Jun 22nd, 2018
Jason Brater

Deep dark cherry red color. Tastes of tobacco, cedar, currants, and black raspberry and cherry. Smooth drying tannins. Really nice.

Deep dark cherry red color. Tastes of tobacco, cedar, currants, and black raspberry and cherry. Smooth drying tannins. Really nice.

May 25th, 2018
Jason Brater

Wow. Big tannins, big red. Would never know it's 65% merlot. Plenty of aspects show it'll age well, but it tastes so good it'll be hard to wait.

Wow. Big tannins, big red. Would never know it's 65% merlot. Plenty of aspects show it'll age well, but it tastes so good it'll be hard to wait.

Oct 14th, 2016
Amy McGregor

Amy had this 9 months ago

Amy had this 9 months ago

Mar 25th, 2024