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Community Tasting Notes 33
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AngelicWines wrote: 89 points
April 7, 2019 - Still drinking nicely, but if you have one, I suggest drinking up.
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bradfriedlander Likes this wine: 92 points
November 15, 2015 - Very enjoyable! Pronounced fruit, soft tannins, and long finish. Still has some years left in it.
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pugblanc wrote: 90 points
June 20, 2015 - Cherry noise. Cherry vanilla soft Tanin Rutherford finish that is spectacular. Elegantl.
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pugblanc wrote: 85 points
May 16, 2015 - Cherry cola vanilla, bell pepper. Slight cocoa. Nice fullness.
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Rick.Bennett Likes this wine: 89 points
November 22, 2014 - Age has been kind to RH Merlot. This vintage is still deep in blackberry sauce; subdued tannins, bright fruit and long smooth finish. 8 years in the bottle and the RH distinctive style remains. Find some if you can.
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By John Szabo, MS
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By Richard Jennings
2/21/2014 (link) 86 points(Rutherford Hill Merlot Napa Valley) Very dark red violet color; VA, tart red currant, dried herbs nose; mature, red currant palate; medium finish (90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon; 14.5% alcohol; 21 months in about 50% new French oak)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2004
- Type Red
- Producer Rutherford Hill
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Code 086891028927
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 131 (36%)
- Consumed 229 (64%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerRutherford Hill
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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