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Cask Reserve

2011 Napa Valley Merlot

The Rutherford Hill Cask Reserve 2011 is a captivating Merlot that showcases the elegance and richness typical of the Napa Valley region. With its brilliant white hue, this wine offers a delightful aroma profile that entices with layers of fresh stone fruit and floral notes. On the palate, it exhibits a well-balanced structure, featuring a medium body that is both smooth and inviting. The lively acidity contributes to its refreshing character while enhancing the vibrant fruit intensity, which is pronounced and satisfying. This wine is expertly crafted to be dry, allowing the flavors to shine without any sweetness overshadowing its sophistication. Overall, the Rutherford Hill Cask Reserve is a remarkable expression of Merlot, offering a delightful experience for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Blackberry

Blackberry

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Braised Lamb Shanks, Mushroom Risotto, Lamb Chops

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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