Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Merlot

8.867 ratings
8.55 pro ratings
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
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Merlot me, another tasty effort from winemaker Marisa Taylor Huffaker of Rutherford Hill fame. This is a large production wine, built like a classic right-bank BDX. A blend of mostly Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab-Franc and the odd, but certainly satisfying addition of Syrah. Acid to red, dark fruit is nicely balanced, with enough structure to last a couple more yrs. The QPR is excellent!

Merlot me, another tasty effort from winemaker Marisa Taylor Huffaker of Rutherford Hill fame. This is a large production wine, built like a classic right-bank BDX. A blend of mostly Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab-Franc and the odd, but certainly satisfying addition of Syrah. Acid to red, dark fruit is nicely balanced, with enough structure to last a couple more yrs. The QPR is excellent!

1 person found it helpfulAug 28th, 2014
Jerae Knutson

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8.6

Always a pleasant Merlot. Medium bodied, nice dark cherry aromas & flavors.

Always a pleasant Merlot. Medium bodied, nice dark cherry aromas & flavors.

1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2014
Sasha Agapov

Very good, smooth and fruitful. Very delicious Merlot.

Very good, smooth and fruitful. Very delicious Merlot.

1 person found it helpfulJan 26th, 2014
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep red color. Aromas of ripe Berry fruit with gentle herbs noted. The palate of this typical CA merlot shows cherries and blueberries with refined oak and earthy nuances. Medium body, balanced tannins and acidity this wine was not overpowering but pleasant to drink. Finished medium with oaky notes.

Deep red color. Aromas of ripe Berry fruit with gentle herbs noted. The palate of this typical CA merlot shows cherries and blueberries with refined oak and earthy nuances. Medium body, balanced tannins and acidity this wine was not overpowering but pleasant to drink. Finished medium with oaky notes.

Mar 15th, 2016
Chlo Chlo

A no fault merlot overall. Very distinct plum and cherry flavor. A brighter red hue and somewhat transparent. Not much in the finish though

A no fault merlot overall. Very distinct plum and cherry flavor. A brighter red hue and somewhat transparent. Not much in the finish though

Aug 16th, 2015
Michael Mobasser

Solid

Jun 28th, 2014
Brian Grech

Way to go, cousin!

Way to go, cousin!

Apr 18th, 2014
Nate Garnero

balanced fruit and tannin -smooth

balanced fruit and tannin -smooth

Dec 7th, 2013
Matthew Hui

Very smooth start and finish

Very smooth start and finish

Nov 30th, 2013
Nate Kresge

At Tres bonne annee

At Tres bonne annee

Oct 12th, 2013