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Winemaker's Blend

2008 Napa Valley Red Blend

The Rutherford Hill Winemaker's Blend from the esteemed Napa Valley showcases a captivating red hue that immediately draws the eye. This exquisite red blend presents a delightful fusion of varietals, offering a medium-bodied experience with an elegant structure. On the palate, the wine reveals a harmonious balance of high acidity, providing a refreshing lift that complements its fruit-forward character. The blend's prominent notes of ripe dark fruit, such as blackberries and plums, are beautifully woven with subtle hints of spice and earthiness, creating a complex yet inviting profile. Tannins are notably firm yet finely integrated, delivering a satisfying grip that suggests the wine will continue to evolve gracefully with time. As a well-crafted expression of Napa Valley's rich terroir, this wine embodies a refined elegance and is undeniably food-friendly, making it an ideal companion for a variety of culinary delights.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Oak

Oak

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

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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