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Rutherford Hill Merlot 2011 - 1.5L
Rutherford Hill Merlot 2011 - 1.5L
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Varietal
Merlot
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Rutherford
Alcohol
13.8%
Overview
Rutherford Hill 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. Silky, full-flavored, firm, and built for today’s enjoyment, the wine finishes with smooth tannins and intricate layers of flavor on the palate.
Aging
15 months in 100% French oak barrels
Fermentation
Stainless Steel tank with daily pumpovers, pressed at dryness.
Winemaker
Marisa Taylor
Tasting Notes
Style
Complex, Medium Bodied, Rich
Flavor
Black Currant, Caramel, Cherry, Chocolate, Plum, Raspberry, Cocoa
Aroma
Intense aromas of raspberry and plum with a hint of dried cherries.
Taste
Rutherford Hill 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. Silky, full-flavored, firm, and built for today’s enjoyment, the wine finishes with smooth tannins and intricate layers of flavor on the palate.