Rutherford Hill

Grosset

Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling 2016

Fresh and pristine even at 10 years of age. Arguably Australia’s best Riesling - certainly in the top 3. Aromatics of lime juice with a tiny hint of TDN (paraffin in this case) and a hint of honey. Overall ultra pure with M+ intensity and a touch of peach on the palate. This could be confidentally cellared for another 5 years for added complexity. Dry Riesling doesn’t get much better than this. — 9 days ago

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Ira Schwartz

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@Bob McDonald no gasoline on the nose? Have some older ones I need to pull.

Freemark Abbey

Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

1 hour decant (decent sediment). A splendid inky purplish garnet color. On the nose: notes of black and blue fruit, forest floor, truffles, mint, pencil shavings, black olives. Taste: blackberry/plum, cocoa, cedar, minerals, and a spiced oaky/graphite medium plus slightly astringent finish with some still there kicken tannins. — a month ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
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Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Merlot

Gift from Radek - delicious!! — a month ago

Staglin Family Vineyard

Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

KA
9.5

Eleven Madison Park NYC — a month ago

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McGah Family Cellars

Scarlett Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

8/2026. Very nice cad. Has the flavor boldness and finish. Good fruit. — 2 months ago

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Frog's Leap

Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Ali
9.0

Pineapple finish — 3 months ago

Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Drinking wonderfully! — 3 months ago

Scarecrow

Monsieur Ètain Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Much better than expected drinking great — 12 days ago

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Inglenook

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

I took the photo outside, and it’s very warm, thus the condensation on the glass. But I quickly brought it inside. Deep, saturated color, youthful still. Nose is gorgeous, with deep cassis, dark minerally gravel, a bit of high-quality oak treatment. Intense and rich in the mouth, but more in a lean and clingy sense than in a fat fruit bomb way, thankfully. Tannins are prominently there, particularly in the tail end of the finish, where they cling to the side of the mouth, but they’re balanced with the richness of the wine. Finish is very long. Terrific wine. Will age (and likely improve) several more years. — a month ago

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Doug Powers

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Sounds wonderful!!
Dave

Dave

Great description

Sloan

Rutherford Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Pure Silk! Subtle fruit! Hints of chocolate, cherry, plums. Notes of old leather and tobacco. I would love to say enjoyed with an aged prime rib, but have to admit was enjoyed with our last quart of chile we made in Dec. I could drink this with a PBJ sandwich. Really don’t think it’s hit it peak yet! — a month ago

Letha Phillips
with Letha
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Rob Brobst III

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Yes sir great juice! But…. With chili? Rick call me next time and I’ll talk you back off the plank.🤪🤪✌🏼✌🏼🍷🍷
Rick Phillips

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Ahhh…But it was my “special” Chile! Been drinking great wines for almost 50 years now. At 72, I’ve learned to enjoy wine with any dish.

Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Cherry and berry nose. Fruit forward with a distinctive spice. Tannins and acidity have mellowed. Easily my favorite. Easy to drink. Drank this 2009 in 2026. Probably my favorite vintage. I save it for special occasions, but it’s time to drink it. Bottom of the cork was getting crumbly. — 2 months ago

Jenny Harding
with Jenny

Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend

Smooth and well-balanced. Nice ending of the evening — 2 months ago

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Kumeu River

Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2020

Had it with lemongrass/ginger sea bass from the grill. Very good match. Nice acids, matching minerals. — 3 months ago

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Liquid Farm

White Hill Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2024

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90min. The 2024 “White Hill” pours a pale straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with bright notes of star fruit, passion fruit, stone fruits, lemons, a touch of freshly struck matchstick, some white flowers and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and slightly saline. I love the character of these wines. Really tasty stuff. Drink now through 2034+. — 4 months ago

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Hewitt Vineyard

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

KA
9.2

Bull & Bear Orlando — 10 days ago

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Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2011

Yes, funky and rainy and delicious musk. - at Chris & Mary’s — 19 days ago

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Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

A spectacular, powerful wine. Fabulous bouquet. Dark cherries, black raspberries, and dark chocolate. Silky smooth with a satisfyingly long finish. Still has lots of cellaring potential, but pretty fabulous now. — 12 days ago

Chappellet

Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

From magnum. Partially poured into a decanter and enjoyed over the course of a couple days. Best on Day 2. The 2015 Pritchard Hill pours a deep ruby/purple with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing and richly fruited with powerful, heady notes of cassis, blackberries, plum, purple flowers, tobacco, cocoa, some star anise and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is luxurious. Classic Pritchard Hill character and surely a candidate for top vineyard status if the US were to ever adopt a classification status. There’s a long future here, especially in this larger format. Drink now with patience through 2055. — a month ago

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Hard to say. The large format can skew things. I bet the 750’s are bangin
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Nice but I'll always opt for the "Signature" offering for the price. Have tasted a decade's worth+ of the Pritchard Hill vehicle. A bit too plushy for me but the Signature is Baby Bear old school just right.
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@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego The Signature is great and most of the fruit is coming from Pritchard Hill anyway.

Frog's Leap

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Dry-Farmed, a bit of Cabernet Franc in mix, aged 20 months in mostly neutral French oak barrels. Dark Ruby red color with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and floral spice. On the palate flavors of ripe black cherry, raspberry and cassis with espresso, cinnamon and earthy spice notes. Nice balance, lively acidity, fine tannins, long ending with fruit, cacao and tobacco spice! Nice! — 2 months ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

v17. Very good! Dusty pepper and tobacco nose. Fresh, rich black currant and soft plum fruit. Smooth, long, dry slightly chewy mocha and leather finish. Nicely made. — 3 months ago

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