Ruston Family Vineyards

Cuvée Mahalia St. Helena Red Blend

9.03 ratings

-no pro ratings

St. Helena, 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

Randall Brater

9.1

The 2018 vintage of this Bordeaux blend has majority Merlot, but a lot more cab franc than in prior years. And this is VERY young. The integrated pieces of fruit, tannins and acid are all there and it drinks well now. The cab franc is dominating now with baking spice, bell peppers and cherries. But I cannot wait to see how this develops over time.

Feb 21st, 2022