St. Supéry Estate Vineyards

Rutherford Merlot

9.0110 ratings
9.019 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
Matt Sterr

Dense w/ dark fruits. Taste like Napa Merlot should.

Dense w/ dark fruits. Taste like Napa Merlot should.

Jun 25th, 2019
Jeff Collins

Owner Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants and Benchmark Provisions

9.1

Thank goodness Sideways didn’t get tho one!

Thank goodness Sideways didn’t get tho one!

Oct 24th, 2018
Matt Sterr

Voluptuous, dusty nose. Huge palate. Slight tannins. Long finish.

Voluptuous, dusty nose. Huge palate. Slight tannins. Long finish.

Jul 26th, 2018
Will Hyder

Incredible merlot. Strong rich blue fruit. Elegant finish that is mellow in tannic structure. Slight dried fruit aroma with coffee and French vanilla teasing my nose.
The end is the best. Long, soft, and rich.

Incredible merlot. Strong rich blue fruit. Elegant finish that is mellow in tannic structure. Slight dried fruit aroma with coffee and French vanilla teasing my nose.
The end is the best. Long, soft, and rich.

1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2014
Erin Crain

Good balance of dark fruit, nice tannin, hints of nutmeg, and toasty spice.
#merlot

Good balance of dark fruit, nice tannin, hints of nutmeg, and toasty spice.
#merlot

Feb 20th, 2017
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

8.8

A sweet, peppermint quality on the nose. Very dark fruit. Dark chocolate brownie. Short finish. The wine is pretty good, though I prefer their '12 Cabs which are quite good

A sweet, peppermint quality on the nose. Very dark fruit. Dark chocolate brownie. Short finish. The wine is pretty good, though I prefer their '12 Cabs which are quite good

Oct 14th, 2016
Isaac Pirolo

Bright red and black fruit upfront. Evolves nicely, peeling back layers of mocha, rich earth, and more fruit. Seamless mouthfeel and a longer finish than anything you've been calling Merlot... probably the best I've had since the 2001 Paloma.

Bright red and black fruit upfront. Evolves nicely, peeling back layers of mocha, rich earth, and more fruit. Seamless mouthfeel and a longer finish than anything you've been calling Merlot... probably the best I've had since the 2001 Paloma.

Jun 22nd, 2016
Meghan Hamilton

Wine Educator Joseph Phelps Vineyards

8.9

Classic 2012 Napa Valley Merlot: cherry, chocolate, red currant. Well balanced and easy finish.

Classic 2012 Napa Valley Merlot: cherry, chocolate, red currant. Well balanced and easy finish.

Mar 29th, 2016
Cory Fierro

Merlot SHOULD be making a comeback and this winery should be at the forefront. Blue fruit and bitter chocolate and everything you didn't know you wanted in a merlot. Backed up by a tannic structure that isn't as prevalent as it is in a cab sauv and you have a great wine, let alone a great merlot.

Merlot SHOULD be making a comeback and this winery should be at the forefront. Blue fruit and bitter chocolate and everything you didn't know you wanted in a merlot. Backed up by a tannic structure that isn't as prevalent as it is in a cab sauv and you have a great wine, let alone a great merlot.

Jan 6th, 2016
Isaac Pirolo

I'm drinking this f'n merlot.

I'm drinking this f'n merlot.

Dec 25th, 2014