Founded in 1972, Rutherford Hill was one of those original few. Who, in pioneering Bordeaux varietals defined the standard that Napa Valley has become renowned for across the world. Our AJT Collection reflects our most treasured estate vineyards celebrating the legacy of Anthony J. Terlato, our beloved patriarch and founder. We see very vintage as an opportunity to express the incredible depth of character our estate fruit offers, with balance, elegance, and poise. Employing state of the art techniques, using carefully selected parcels of fruit and only the finest French oak barrel regimen, nothing is left to chance in our pursuit of perfection.
20 Months in 100% French oak (40% is New)
21 days on skins with twice daily pump overs. Once pressed off skins, the wine moved to barrel and gracefully aged in our extensive cave system for 14 months.
Michael Coode
Smooth, Lush, Elegant
Blackberry, Raspberry, Baking Spice
Alluring notes of blackberry and marionberry with traces of dark chocolate, roasted oak, cedar and chestnuts
A rich opulent blackberry with a subtle hint of raspberry that leads into the layers of roasted oak and cedar. That has a long smooth, velvety yet spicey finish.