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0016232002018
Rutherford Hill Merlot 2018
Rutherford Hill Merlot 2018
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Varietal
Merlot
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Rutherford
Alcohol
14.5%
Overview
Rutherford Hill 2018 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 a complex Merlot.
Aging
17 months in French oak barrels
Fermentation
Stainless steel tank with daily pump overs, pressed at dryness; secondary fermentation to finish in barrels and tanks.
Winemaker
Marisa Taylor
Tasting Notes
Style
Full-bodied
Flavor
Blackberry, black cherry, clove, anise and an espresso finish.
Aroma
Intense aromas of dark cherry, blueberry, boysenberry, dark chocolate, cedar with hint of vanilla and baking spices.
Taste
Full-bodied, velvet texture with concentrated flavors of blackberry, black cherry, clove, anise and an espresso finish.