Rutherford Vintners

Staglin Family Vineyard

Salus Estate Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

22 años y todavia frutabomba, pero elegante. — 8 months ago

Round Pond Estate

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Took awhile to open but once it did this is a pretty decent Cab - nose is full of fruit - blackberries - palate is a little sparkly, slightly underwhelms vs the nose but still solid — 9 months ago

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Inglenook

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Perfect Cab for a night out with friends. — 4 years ago

Hall Wines

Exzellenz Sacrashe Vineyard Red Blend 2012

Not sure what the fuss is about. — 5 years ago

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Round Pond Estate

Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Deep purple without a hint of any other suggesting improper storage. Classic if a bit understated Napa nose. Soft yet appropriately firm tannins. Ripe black fruits. Luscious wine. Suggest drinking sooner rather than later owing to fruit ripeness. — 5 years ago

Greer

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Elegant and powerful. — 6 years ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

Absolute treat to have a 1977 next to a 2009. 77 was smooth with little fruit but paired beautifully with the filet. '09 was still fruit forward and jammed some tannins -- could sit another 5-10 years. — 8 years ago

Del Dotto Vineyards

The Beast Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

The Beast by Del Dotto. Hugely powerful but still balanced. Dark/inky colored with a round full mouth feel. It embraces the tongue with a well saturated finish. Decadently delightful!💓 — 8 years ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

R Bl
8.9

1992. Would have been better 5 yrs ago but still very nice with dried more than fresh fruit (prune/raisin more than plum/ grape) but still a touch of tannin on first opening. Definite cedary Napa dust gives a bit of structure. — 11 years ago

Inglenook

Rubicon Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1995

Wow! What a beautiful wine. Wine of the night for sure. Was opened for a few hours and decanted but as good as it was it probably would have been better as a pop and pour. — 13 years ago

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1994 and 1995 are arguably the 2 best vintages of the '90s decade at Rubicon and arguably the best vintages produced during Scott McLeod era.
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And boy did it show it! Awesome bottle.

Freemark Abbey

Bosché Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Double decant for sediment(lots of chunky sediment) and pour. A remarkable dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: expressive perfumed notes of cherry, currants, dark olives, worn leather, wet forest floor, smoked meat. Taste: silky, savory, elegant wine with fading dried cherries, tobacco, dark chocolate, bell pepper, earth, and a nice mineral, espresso medium plus finish. YUM! Never disappointed with well aged Bosche or Sycamore wines — 8 months ago

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Inglenook

Rubicon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Much cleaner and precise than the Cab.S.
Strongh and persistent finish.
It needs time to fully develop and get together well.
— 2 years ago

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Freemark Abbey

Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Ok the patio in NH on the lake. Good fruit. Balanced. Soft tannins. — 4 years ago

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Frog's Leap

Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2019

My go to Sauvignon Blanc- tastes like summer, nice grapefruit and apricot notes. — 5 years ago

Frog's Leap

Rutherford Merlot

2017 Vintage — 6 years ago

El Molíno Winery

Rutherford Pinot Noir

Excellent! Noses well. Forward tasting. Slight tartness. Light finish, but smooth. Rutherford one of rare wineries in NAPA with a Pinot. This is 2012 vintage. — 7 years ago

Alpha Omega

II Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Just love the Bordeaux blend. Cab, cab franc, Merlot, petite Verdot. Jam on. — 8 years ago

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Yowza! Cheers!

Rutherford Ranch Winery

Rhiannon California Red Blend 2014

Juicy rich and robust red blend with dominant plump ripe blackberry and plum. juicy fruit, mouthwatering, full bodied, balanced medium tannins, medium acidity and slightly oaked richness. This wine will please the palate for those who love juicy ripe black field berry fruit-forward and full bodied California reds. @jonsteeves rated 89/100 tasted May 2016 — 10 years ago

12c

Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Best Mike Smith value out there. Rutherford GIII. Nice. Needs some time but a bargain. — 11 years ago

Sullivan Vineyards

Estate Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Dry with some earthy tones. — 12 years ago

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St. Supéry Estate Vineyards

Rutherford Merlot 2017

St. Supéry – Merlot 2019
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Made from 100% estate-grown Merlot, this wine comes from St. Supéry’s iconic Rutherford vineyards in the heart of Napa Valley. Known for its iron-rich, alluvial soils, Rutherford imparts the famed “Rutherford Dust” character — a mix of fine tannins and earthy elegance that sets these wines apart.

Aromas & Flavors
On the nose, vibrant red and dark fruits dominate — ripe cherry, plum, and blackberry — accented by hints of violet, graphite, and a dusting of cocoa. The palate is layered with red currant, cassis, and chocolate, alongside savory undertones of sage and tobacco.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with velvety tannins and bright acidity. The wine is plush yet structured, with an elegant balance that lingers on a smooth, cocoa-dusted finish.

Winemaking Notes
Estate fruit is hand-harvested, sorted, and fermented in stainless steel to retain freshness, followed by aging in French oak (a combination of new and seasoned barrels). This approach builds texture and depth while allowing the varietal character to shine.

Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with roasted duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, or herb-crusted lamb chops. A natural companion to semi-hard cheeses like Manchego or aged Gouda.

Verdict
A benchmark Rutherford Merlot, marrying plush fruit with earthy elegance. The 2019 vintage offers depth and refinement, drinking beautifully now yet capable of aging gracefully for another 6–8 years. Cheers!
— 8 months ago

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Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Love it. Thanks Tom, had it with prime Chuck smash burgers. Smooth, dark fruits, so good. — 2 years ago

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Nickel & Nickel

Quarry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Big lovely Napa Cab. Plums, blueberries on a nice dry palate. — 5 years ago

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Bell Wine Cellars

Clone 6 Unfiltered Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

We had the 2013 Vintage on 5/2-3/21. This was a terrific full bodied, well balanced wine. Tastes of blackberry, plum, kirsch and vanilla on the palate. The tannins were smoothed out. A great example of the Napa floor. — 5 years ago

Inglenook

Edizione Pennino Rutherford Zinfandel

Super smooth zin! Dark berries with spice on finish. Would be wonderful with Spicy ethnic or BBQ but great on its own — 6 years ago

Craig Larson
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Elyse

Morisoli Vineyard Rutherford Zinfandel 2013

11.18. Good stuff. Paired well with the rib eye. Enjoyed the flavor and easy to drink. — 8 years ago

Frank Family Vineyards

Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Beautiful and silky with chocolate and blueberry torte notes. Tea and earth on the back palette. The tannins are still big but harmonious and the finish is long while taking on floral and raspberry flavors. Fantastic. — 10 years ago

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Provenance Vineyards

Beckstoffer Las Amigas Vineyards Merlot 2006

Mike R
9.2

An amazing wine. My first Napa in years, forgot how awesome they can be. Will go well with my steak. — 10 years ago

Rutherford Ranch Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Smooth night for a cab. More like a merlot. — 13 years ago