St. Supéry Estate Vineyards

Rutherford Merlot

9.019 ratings
8.94 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
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
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
Louis Martin

Fennel and pepper, silky smooth, pairs beautifully with cabbage and lamb and with chocolate.

Fennel and pepper, silky smooth, pairs beautifully with cabbage and lamb and with chocolate.

Nov 16th, 2020
Louis Martin

Dark chocolate, licorice, and fruit. Very nice, pairs well with short rib and red sauce.

Dark chocolate, licorice, and fruit. Very nice, pairs well with short rib and red sauce.

Apr 14th, 2017
Kimberly Newton

We gave this a little time to breathe and used our aerator. This was a rich, complex merlot and we were pleasantly surprised.

We gave this a little time to breathe and used our aerator. This was a rich, complex merlot and we were pleasantly surprised.

Aug 19th, 2016
Blake Cooper

And Damian's choice was... St Supery 2012 Rutherford Merlot. #stsupery #Rutherford #merlot Deep red fruits, nice tannins and extremely lush. Big for a merlot, as expected from St Supery estate grown fruit it's the Bomb baby! Candi and I are eating chocolate with it.

And Damian's choice was... St Supery 2012 Rutherford Merlot. #stsupery #Rutherford #merlot Deep red fruits, nice tannins and extremely lush. Big for a merlot, as expected from St Supery estate grown fruit it's the Bomb baby! Candi and I are eating chocolate with it.

Apr 26th, 2016
Kapyrick Wine

V12. Young and beautiful . Soft white pepper and cedar bouquet. Tight blackberry and soft pepper fruit. Tannins soften as the wine aerates.

V12. Young and beautiful . Soft white pepper and cedar bouquet. Tight blackberry and soft pepper fruit. Tannins soften as the wine aerates.

Jan 9th, 2016
Taft Morgan

Black tea on the nose with a floral, perfumy scent. Medium tannins with a mild tart flavour of berries.

Black tea on the nose with a floral, perfumy scent. Medium tannins with a mild tart flavour of berries.

Sep 2nd, 2015
Jusden Aumand

Jusden had this 9 years ago

Jusden had this 9 years ago

Apr 30th, 2016