Item No. 0016232001015
Rutherford Hill Merlot 2015 1.5L
Rutherford Hill Merlot 2015 1.5L

Rutherford Hill Merlot 2015 1.5L

Rutherford Hill Merlot 2015 1.5L

90
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Varietal
Merlot
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Rutherford
Alcohol
13.9%

Overview

Rutherford Hill 2015 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 complex Merlot.

Aging

16 months in French oak barrels

Fermentation

Stainless steel tanks with daily pumpovers, pressed at dryness

Winemaker

Marisa Taylor

Tasting Notes

Style

Complex, Medium Bodied, Rich

Flavor

Cherry, Pomegranate, Cocoa

Aroma

Intense aromas of cherry, plum, pomegranate with a hint of anise and cola

Wine Ratings

90

Wine Enthusiast8/1/2019

Blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, this Merlot is a tannic and powerful wine. It offers earthy flavors of leather and oak around a rich and decadent core of dark plum.