Rutherford Hill 2016 Merlot Napa Valley, California

2016 Napa Valley Merlot

The Rutherford Hill 2016 Merlot from Napa Valley, California, is a beautifully balanced red wine that offers a medium body with a gentle acidity level. This Merlot showcases a moderate fruit intensity that is complemented by soft tannins, creating a smooth and approachable drinking experience. With its origins in the renowned Napa Valley region, this Merlot captures the essence of the terroir, producing a wine with a harmonious blend of flavors that make it versatile for pairing with a variety of dishes.

Tasting notes:

The deep ruby Merlot has intense aromas of dark cherry, plum, and fresh fig with a hint of nutmeg. Medium-bodied with concentrated flavors of dark plum, pomegranate, dried cherries, and a mocha finish that leads to a supple and lengthy finish.

Mocha

Pomegranate

Plum

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

Region:

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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