• Rutherford Hill 2016 Merlot Napa Valley, California
  • Rutherford Hill 2016 Merlot Napa Valley, California
2016 Merlot

Rutherford Hill

Napa Valley, United States

Staff pick

A 92 point Merlot worthy of its Napa heritage

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About This Wine

Rutherford Hill

Merlot

The Rutherford Hill 2016 Merlot is an elegantly refined blend of classic Bordeaux varietals that create a beautiful bouquet of rich aromas and prolonged flavors. Lavish cherry fruit flavors are backed by a rich, balanced structure for an intensely complex Merlot. Gently aged in one of Napa's cave systems for 18 months in French oak barrels. Rutherford Hill is able to influence every aspect of the wine by limiting interaction; the wine is able to age gracefully. The resulting wine is absolutely delicious; no wonder it has 92 points from critic James Suckling.

NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive wine.
Rutherford Hill 2016 Merlot Napa Valley, California

Wine 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.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Glazed Pork Tenderloin, Skirt Steak, Veal with Mushrooms

Body 3 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 2

Tasting Notes

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  • A figure representing the Pomegranate tasting note. Pomegranate
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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.