Rutherford Ranch Winery

Scarecrow

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

+2 hour decant(some chunky sediment). A striking dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: dark fruit, dried herbs, forest floor, chocolate, anise. Taste: silky, opulent wine that maintains its elegance with blackberry/some dark cherry, currants, dark chocolate, earth, minerals, and a graphite espresso long finish. YUM! Drinking well with the decant and time to go. — 3 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Emeritus Vineyards

Hallberg Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of red and blue fruits with light wood, herbs, light vegetables, spices and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, plums, cherries, earth, peppercorn, dark chocolates, herbs and light vegetables.

This 6 year old Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley is drinking very nicely now. Fruit forward, rich and nicely balanced. Complex and entertaining. Elegant and tangy.

Good right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

I had this vintage 3 years ago, and decided to let it age a bit longer, and it is drinking so much better now.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged for 10 months in (35% new) French Oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined.

13.7% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50.
— 18 days ago

Ted, Doug and 6 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2022

Subtle oak, good depth of flavor. Classic. — 22 days ago

Scarecrow

Monsieur Ètain Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

First vintage of M-Etain.
Aging fantastically, if you opened a decade ago it was too soon.
— 18 days ago

Paul, Tegan and 19 others liked this

Frog's Leap

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Medium to full bodied with flavors of black cherry fruit, sage herbs, olive and cedar notes. — 17 days ago

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Staglin Family Vineyard

Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Excellent fruit and structure. Pop n pour. — 16 days ago

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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 — 2 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Hewitt Vineyard

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Let this thing breathe for hours. It made all the difference — 6 days ago

Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Merlot 2021

The Rutherford Hill Napa Merlot (2021) reveals a deep ruby core with subtle garnet reflections, suggesting youthful vibrancy with potential for short-term development. The nose is precise and layered, offering blackberry and raspberry fruit interwoven with cedar nuances, indicative of measured oak influence.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with light acidity that enlivens the fruit profile while maintaining balance.

Tannins are fine-grained and unobtrusive, supporting a bright structural framework that lends clarity and poise.

The finish is clean and persistent, marked by freshness rather than weight, making this a versatile companion to dishes such as roasted chicken, grilled salmon, or semi-hard cheeses.
— 16 days ago

McGah Family Cellars

Scarlett Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Still fantastic. Knocked it out of the park. — a month ago

Ryan Gamble
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