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Barrel Select

2014 Napa Valley Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

The Rutherford Hill Barrel Select is a captivating red wine that wonderfully represents the richness of Napa Valley's terroir. This 2014 vintage, composed of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, showcases a medium-bodied structure with a velvety texture that invites you to indulge. Its acidity is lively, providing a refreshing lift that beautifully counterbalances the wine's fruity profile, which is marked by prominent notes of ripe blackberries, cherries, and subtle hints of plum. The tannins are medium and finely integrated, contributing to the wine's elegant mouthfeel without overpowering its fruit character. Overall, this wine is dry, making it a versatile choice for pairing with a myriad of dishes or simply enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Roasted Lamb, Roast Lamb

Region:


Napa County
Napa County

It may be small, but when it comes to American wine regions, they do not come much bigger than Napa County. Home to the famous Napa Valley, which comprises most of its area, the Napa name has gained global recognition for its exceptional wines—especially its Bordeaux varieties. Most Napa County wineries choose to be more location-specific when labeling their wine, listing the name of sub-regions like Yountville, Los Carneros or Rutherford to capitalize on the name recognition. However, with such an abundance of high-quality grapes grown across the region, plenty of négociant winemakers blend fruit from different sub-regions. This gives Napa County wines excellent regional balance, taking advantage of different terroirs and mesoclimates.

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