2018 Rutherford Hill Cellar Master's Tribute

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 88 points

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  12/10/2023 - TimGinStL Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Another nice Rutherford Hill blend. Nothing too remarkable about this one. A nice nose, light/ medium body, short finish. Drink it. Enjoy it.

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  5/30/2022 - BruceReynolds wrote:

  The Cellar Master's Tribute is a wine made in honor of our original Cellar Master, Juan Moreno Sr, who worked at the winery for over 40 years. He was an integral part of the winery and a dear friend. Merlot serves as the backbone blended with mountain fruit of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot for structure and the aromatic Cabernet Franc. The varietals are fermented separately and blended a year later to meld together for another year in barrel before bottling.
  
  AROMA: Blackberry, boysenberry, cherry with cola and cedar.
  
  FLAVOR: Medium-bodied with velvety tannins and flavors of cherry, blackberry, vanilla and a dark chocolate finish.
  
  COMPOSITION: 59% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot
  AGING: 20 months in French Oak (40% new)
  
  DRINKING WINDOW: Drink now through 2028
  
  VEGAN: Yes
  ALCOHOL: 14.5%
  CASES: 232
  
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