Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley Merlot

8.944 ratings

-no 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

8.2

A bit thinner than expected, but nice fruit flavors.

A bit thinner than expected, but nice fruit flavors.

1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2014

9.2

Textured, plenty of red and dark fruit, dusty tannins, nice structure, long finish and enough acid to keep things interesting. A solid Merlot-me kind of effort, sporting Cab Sauv, Cab-Franc and a splash of Syrah in the blend to fill in the cracks! Great QPR!

Textured, plenty of red and dark fruit, dusty tannins, nice structure, long finish and enough acid to keep things interesting. A solid Merlot-me kind of effort, sporting Cab Sauv, Cab-Franc and a splash of Syrah in the blend to fill in the cracks! Great QPR!

1 person found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2014

9.4

From Brodie for xmas

From Brodie for xmas

Jan 13th, 2017

8.6

This is an oldie we haven't had in a while. 2007 vintage. Very nice and silky.

This is an oldie we haven't had in a while. 2007 vintage. Very nice and silky.

Jul 2nd, 2015

9.6

Bargain of the week. $18 at Nardonne's Pizza.

Bargain of the week. $18 at Nardonne's Pizza.

Mar 31st, 2014

7.4

88

88

Feb 23rd, 2014

9.5

Medium bodied, perfectly balanced, smooth finish

Medium bodied, perfectly balanced, smooth finish

Nov 2nd, 2013

Paul Glatzhofer

9.0

Good Merlot

Good Merlot

Aug 21st, 2013

9.3

Very smooth and yummy

Very smooth and yummy

Jul 21st, 2013

8.7

Good Merlot with just the right amount of tannin and flavor. Heavy enough for a steak but light enough to drink on a warm evening

Good Merlot with just the right amount of tannin and flavor. Heavy enough for a steak but light enough to drink on a warm evening

Jun 8th, 2013