Rutherford Hill Winery in the Wine Merchant's California Collection
ABS Wine Agencies, Fri 09 Apr 2021
Rutherford Hill Winery featured in the Wine Merchant's California Collection. Visit The Wine Merchant website here. Find out more about Rutherford Hill Winery here
Rutherford Hill Merlot 2016
Described by the judges: Founded in 1972 and now part of the Terlato family of brands, Rutherford Hill has a long established reputation as one of California’s finest producers of Merlot. In this case a little Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot add nuance to the blend, which, according to the judges is nonetheless a quintessential new world Merlot, with rich aromas of plum, blackberry, fig and earth. Medium-bodied with soft tannins, a luscious mouthfeel and a long velvety finish.
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Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Described by the judges as: Rutherford Hill Winery may have a justified reputation for Merlot, but it is also behind some of California’s best versions of Cabernet Sauvignon, with this elegant estate bottling among them. “It’s an elegant Napa Cab in very smart packaging” the judges said “inviting aroma of sweet spice, parma violet and blackberry fruit. Smooth palate and fine grained tannins.”
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Rutherford Hill Barrel Selection 2016
Described by the judges as: Merlot leads the way with 70% of the blend in another impressive selection from Rutherford Hill with Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot each taking a three-way split of the balance. Aged for 18 months in French oak, the wine is “luscious, bold and spicy” – recognisably Californian in style. The oak isn’t exactly subtle but in this case, that is all part of the appeal.
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