Textbook (Jonathan & Susan Pey)
Rutherford Merlot
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Smooth - deep color - strong nose. Heavy and chewy - Just want to sit and sip it for like an hour. Don't want to drink it with a dinner - just want to enjoy it with a light appetizer.
Smooth - deep color - strong nose. Heavy and chewy - Just want to sit and sip it for like an hour. Don't want to drink it with a dinner - just want to enjoy it with a light appetizer.
Aug 4th, 2016
Very nice Merlot but not quite as superb as 2012. Vanilla nose after initial decanting and carries through to tasting. Rougher tannins compared to last year - this wine would be better for red meat pairing and doesn't stand alone as well as the previous vintage.
Very nice Merlot but not quite as superb as 2012. Vanilla nose after initial decanting and carries through to tasting. Rougher tannins compared to last year - this wine would be better for red meat pairing and doesn't stand alone as well as the previous vintage.
Sep 22nd, 2015
