Rutherford Hill
Napa Valley Merlot
Napa Valley, California, USA
Excellent - After 8 years of aging this one came out of the bottle quite feisty.
This Merlot settled down after about 45 minutes.
Excellent - After 8 years of aging this one came out of the bottle quite feisty.
This Merlot settled down after about 45 minutes.
Okay. Not a huge fan. Headache causing?
Okay. Not a huge fan. Headache causing?
Jun 23rd, 2018
Tried as part of my journey to find a reasonably priced alternative to the Duckhorn. Has some Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon blended in which gives it some nice fruit up front and some liquorice/spice in there. A bit dry/astringent at the start so let it breathe......Worthy option. Even my new world merlot bashing friend had a second glass. Will get some more.
Tried as part of my journey to find a reasonably priced alternative to the Duckhorn. Has some Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon blended in which gives it some nice fruit up front and some liquorice/spice in there. A bit dry/astringent at the start so let it breathe......Worthy option. Even my new world merlot bashing friend had a second glass. Will get some more.
Mar 31st, 2018Jammy, currants blackberries, great nose and smooth finish. Served with chili
Jammy, currants blackberries, great nose and smooth finish. Served with chili
Dec 31st, 2017
Nose is earthy and fragrant. The texture is nice and chewy. Floral notes with black raspberry and a hint of spice. The wine on the finish gets a lot of cherry with smooth tannins. Buy more Merlot.
Nose is earthy and fragrant. The texture is nice and chewy. Floral notes with black raspberry and a hint of spice. The wine on the finish gets a lot of cherry with smooth tannins. Buy more Merlot.
Nov 22nd, 2017