Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Merlot

8.842 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
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
Gary Dong

Costco $23. Like it

Costco $23. Like it

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2018
Mark Osmers

Excellent - After 8 years of aging this one came out of the bottle quite feisty.
This Merlot settled down after about 45 minutes.

Excellent - After 8 years of aging this one came out of the bottle quite feisty.
This Merlot settled down after about 45 minutes.

Apr 4th, 2022
Charlie

Best Merlot I’ve had!

Best Merlot I’ve had!

Sep 22nd, 2018
Matt Dill

Okay. Not a huge fan. Headache causing?

Okay. Not a huge fan. Headache causing?

Jun 23rd, 2018
Trevor

Enjoyable

Enjoyable

May 22nd, 2018
Ian Riach

Tried as part of my journey to find a reasonably priced alternative to the Duckhorn. Has some Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon blended in which gives it some nice fruit up front and some liquorice/spice in there. A bit dry/astringent at the start so let it breathe......Worthy option. Even my new world merlot bashing friend had a second glass. Will get some more.

Tried as part of my journey to find a reasonably priced alternative to the Duckhorn. Has some Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon blended in which gives it some nice fruit up front and some liquorice/spice in there. A bit dry/astringent at the start so let it breathe......Worthy option. Even my new world merlot bashing friend had a second glass. Will get some more.

Mar 31st, 2018
Justin Tomac

Jammy, currants blackberries, great nose and smooth finish. Served with chili

Jammy, currants blackberries, great nose and smooth finish. Served with chili

Dec 31st, 2017
Larry Loomis

Not impressed for the price

Not impressed for the price

Dec 30th, 2017
Wayne Cencelewski

Sue xmas 2017

Sue xmas 2017

Dec 29th, 2017
Ken Venezio

Nose is earthy and fragrant. The texture is nice and chewy. Floral notes with black raspberry and a hint of spice. The wine on the finish gets a lot of cherry with smooth tannins. Buy more Merlot.

Nose is earthy and fragrant. The texture is nice and chewy. Floral notes with black raspberry and a hint of spice. The wine on the finish gets a lot of cherry with smooth tannins. Buy more Merlot.

Nov 22nd, 2017