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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

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Napa Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

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