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Rutherford Ranch Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

8.532 ratings
8.41 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

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Rutherford Ranch WineryNapa Valley, CaliforniaMerlot
Top Notes For
Adam Knoerzer
8.4

Starts off with a little promise, but it's kind of flat.

Starts off with a little promise, but it's kind of flat.

1 person found it helpfulSep 17th, 2017
eagle_eye
8.4

Hints of blueberry, & vanilla trying to come through. Very pleasant and smooth, just a bit unremarkable.

Hints of blueberry, & vanilla trying to come through. Very pleasant and smooth, just a bit unremarkable.

Feb 8th, 2018
Petr Jonak
8.8

Svetovy duel vin Hustopece, 25.11.2017

Svetovy duel vin Hustopece, 25.11.2017

Dec 4th, 2017
Caitlin Fess
8.4

Cozy

Cozy

Jan 29th, 2017
Joe Foley
8.5

Smooth easy drinking

Smooth easy drinking

Jan 21st, 2017
Lauren S
8.7

Nose is unimpressive. Medium body. Oaky and flavorful, but cannot distinguish specific flavors. Still tasty.

Nose is unimpressive. Medium body. Oaky and flavorful, but cannot distinguish specific flavors. Still tasty.

Oct 27th, 2016
Matt Manson
7.5

Drops off a bit at the end.

Drops off a bit at the end.

Oct 10th, 2016
Allison Haas
8.5

Not a terrible merlot for the price point but a bit mineral-y toast and black tea

Not a terrible merlot for the price point but a bit mineral-y toast and black tea

Aug 20th, 2016
Kim Mical
8.6

Cabernet not merlot. Lush fruit silky smooth tannins. Great value

Cabernet not merlot. Lush fruit silky smooth tannins. Great value

Feb 17th, 2016
Michaela Berg
9.0

Rutherford rarely disappoints.

Rutherford rarely disappoints.

Dec 17th, 2015