Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Merlot

8.739 ratings
8.91 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
Boris Mathiszik

Nice, simple Merlot.

Nice, simple Merlot.

Sep 28th, 2019
Ray Vanderhoff

Plush and rich Merlot. Quite powerful and high in tannins. Aromas and flavors of dark plums and black fruits. Hints of leather, oak, baking spices, black licorice and grilled herbs. Long and velvety finish.

Plush and rich Merlot. Quite powerful and high in tannins. Aromas and flavors of dark plums and black fruits. Hints of leather, oak, baking spices, black licorice and grilled herbs. Long and velvety finish.

1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2021
John Bratincevic

Nice smooth earthy/graphite nose. Tastes like it smells - smooth, earthy, a little graphite, a slight purple fruit taste that I always love. No herbs or vegetables - just dry dark fruit, earth, minerals. Maybe a tiny bit of spice. Tannic to just the right degree. Medium weight. Worth what I paid for it @$22. Would buy again.

Nice smooth earthy/graphite nose. Tastes like it smells - smooth, earthy, a little graphite, a slight purple fruit taste that I always love. No herbs or vegetables - just dry dark fruit, earth, minerals. Maybe a tiny bit of spice. Tannic to just the right degree. Medium weight. Worth what I paid for it @$22. Would buy again.

Sep 6th, 2021
Craig Daniels

Jammy in the nose, not so much on the palette.
Certainly alcohol forward at a ballsy 14.5%, With tannins in front too, followed by a dry finish.

Jammy in the nose, not so much on the palette.
Certainly alcohol forward at a ballsy 14.5%, With tannins in front too, followed by a dry finish.

Dec 20th, 2020
Nicole Cousins

Light in tannins, lots of red fruit flavors, mildly sweet finish

Light in tannins, lots of red fruit flavors, mildly sweet finish

Oct 10th, 2020
Ian Riach

Very decent Napa Merlot. Gives Decoy a good run for the price in LCBO. Good fruit, some spice, could use some aging. Extra body comes from them adding some cab sauv and syrah. Nice touch.

Very decent Napa Merlot. Gives Decoy a good run for the price in LCBO. Good fruit, some spice, could use some aging. Extra body comes from them adding some cab sauv and syrah. Nice touch.

May 28th, 2020
Konner Ruggles

Damn fine merlot.

Damn fine merlot.

May 19th, 2020
Chris

Weren’t big fans.

Weren’t big fans.

May 9th, 2020
Alexas Hills

2015- ok wine. Drinkable- smooth, cherry with a hint of spice at the end

2015- ok wine. Drinkable- smooth, cherry with a hint of spice at the end

Jan 25th, 2020
Jay
8.8

Christmas Eve dinner @ Rotundo’s new home, Pasadena TX 🇺🇸

Christmas Eve dinner @ Rotundo’s new home, Pasadena TX 🇺🇸

Dec 25th, 2019