Item No.
0016232002021
Rutherford Hill Napa Valley Merlot 2021
Rutherford Hill Napa Valley Merlot 2021
$39.99
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Varietal
Merlot
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Napa Valley
Alcohol
14.3%
Overview
Founded in 1972, Rutherford Hill was one of those original few. Who, pioneering Merlot helped define the standard that Napa Valley has become renowned for across the world. We see very vintage as an opportunity to express the incredible depth of character our 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.
Aging
14 months in 100% French Oak (30% is New)
Fermentation
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.
Winemaker
Michael Coode
Tasting Notes
Style
Complex, Lush, Smooth
Flavor
Chocolate, Baking Spice, Black Cherry
Aroma
Alluring ground clove interwoven with dark chocolate and black cherry liquor
Taste
Opulent and juicy black plum laced with ground baking spices, evolving into a soft black coca chocolate character finish.