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Wine Club Select

2008 Napa Valley Merlot

The Rutherford Hill Wine Club Select Merlot from the renowned Napa Valley is a delightful expression of the region's rich terroir. With its deep, inviting red hue, this 2008 vintage exudes sophistication and warmth. The wine showcases a medium-bodied profile with a smooth texture that envelops the palate, making it a pleasure to sip. Its lively acidity brings a refreshing vibrancy, perfectly balancing the fruit-forward character, where notes of black cherry, plum, and a hint of cocoa emerge beautifully. The finely integrated tannins offer a notable structure, enhancing the wine's age-worthiness and complexity. This Merlot is dry, allowing its rich flavors to shine without overpowering sweetness, making it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes or simply enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Oak

Oak

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
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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