Rutherford Hill

Barrel Select Napa Valley Red Blend

8.814 ratings

8.81 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Onion

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8.8

RHW has a spectacular view overlooking Napa's Rutherford bench. The founders believed the soil and climate was similar to Pomerol, so they were one of the first to plant Merlot. A classic blend with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah to give the wine some depth and aged for about 16 months on French oak. Dark berry aromas fragrant spice with cherry and tart raspberry on the palate with notes of cinnamon and cacao. Tannins are a little big, medium finish ending with a little oak edge.

RHW has a spectacular view overlooking Napa's Rutherford bench. The founders believed the soil and climate was similar to Pomerol, so they were one of the first to plant Merlot. A classic blend with some Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah to give the wine some depth and aged for about 16 months on French oak. Dark berry aromas fragrant spice with cherry and tart raspberry on the palate with notes of cinnamon and cacao. Tannins are a little big, medium finish ending with a little oak edge.

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2017

9.0

(Y) $21. Nice blend.

(Y) $21. Nice blend.

Jun 3rd, 2017

8.8

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Jun 1st, 2017

8.6

Rock solid everyday wine. Lots of fruit taste to stand up to spice Tai food

Rock solid everyday wine. Lots of fruit taste to stand up to spice Tai food

Feb 26th, 2017

9.3

Burst of strawberry plum hidden and then revealed behind a soft blanket

Burst of strawberry plum hidden and then revealed behind a soft blanket

Dec 31st, 2016

9.2

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Jul 22nd, 2020

9.1

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Jan 30th, 2020

9.0

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Nov 7th, 2018

7.9

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Oct 27th, 2017

7.8

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Sep 23rd, 2017