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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

Oak

Oak

Chocolate

Chocolate

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 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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