Barrely there
One should always buy a three-pack. That way, one is always prepared for one's company to arrive. Unless one's friends are sick of the way one talks.
Grape juice. Grape skins. One would think that when they meet, the two of them would just be bored. After all, one knows they spend so much of their life together. And yet, when Rutherford Hill lets them meet, the brief collision produces a pretty red color that catches one's eye and makes one think, "One really could enjoy a wine like that, couldn't one?"
So, one better get off one's duff and purchase. Otherwise, one won’t enjoy aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, and aniseed, nor will one enjoy its luxurious structure.
One will enjoy a long whine, however, when one has a little pity party for one's self in which one has nothing to serve but water because one took too long. Does that sound like something one would enjoy? No?
Well, then. CLICK THE FREAKIN' BUTTON, JERKFACE. But we mean that in the MOST refined and civilized way.
Features
2008 Rutherford Hill Barrel Select Red Blend, Napa Valley 750ml 3-Pack
Rutherford Hill Barrel Select is crafted with high quality Bordeaux varietals that demonstrate lively and ruby red fruit aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, and aniseed. The luxurious structure and multi-layered aromatics of this wine showcase the depth, range and elegance of the vineyards in which this exceptional fruit is sourced. French oak barrels cradle each harvest within the estate caves for 21 months providing a unique environment that enhances the wine aging process.
Specs
Winery Retail Price: $89.99
Average Shipping: $18.00
Woot Shipping: (-$5.00)
Total MSRP: $102.99
Style: Balanced, Full-bodied
Color: Ruby red
Aroma: Lively aromatic profile; aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry and aniseed.
Taste: Concentrated flavors of plum, blackberry and dark cherry. Velvety, round tannins that lead to a bright long finish.
Pairing: Pairs with Lamb, Pasta with Red Sauces, Pork Chops, Steak
- Varietal Composition: 77% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Winemaker: Marisa Taylor Huffaker
- Alcohol: 13.90%
- Acid Level: 6.30 g/l
- Length/Type of Fermentation: Stainless steel tank with daily pumpovers
- Length/Type of Aging: 21 months in 30% new French oak barrels
Specs
Winery Retail Price: $89.99
Average Shipping: $18.00
Woot Shipping: (-$5.00)
Total MSRP: $102.99
Style: Balanced, Full-bodied
Color: Ruby red
Aroma: Lively aromatic profile; aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry and aniseed.
Taste: Concentrated flavors of plum, blackberry and dark cherry. Velvety, round tannins that lead to a bright long finish.
Pairing: Pairs with Lamb, Pasta with Red Sauces, Pork Chops, Steak
- Varietal Composition: 77% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Winemaker: Marisa Taylor Huffaker
- Alcohol: 13.90%
- Acid Level: 6.30 g/l
- Length/Type of Fermentation: Stainless steel tank with daily pumpovers
- Length/Type of Aging: 21 months in 30% new French oak barrels
Vendor Details
Rutherford Hill Winery
- Owner:
- The Terlato Wine Group
- Founded:
- 1972
- Location:
- Napa Valley, CA
Founded in 1972, Rutherford Hill Winery is a pioneer in the development of California Merlot. The grape growers who founded Rutherford Hill carefully studied the geography of the region and capitalized on climate and soil conditions that resembled those of Pomerol, the small but distinctive Merlot-growing region of Bordeaux. What a promising discovery that was - one that has borne plenty of fruit - specifically, the lush, purple-black grapes that have contributed so much to Rutherford Hill's success. Today, Merlot remains the flagship wine of the company with 75 percent of Rutherford Hill's production dedicated to this varietal, one of the leading Merlots of Napa Valley.
When the Terlato family of the Terlato Wine Group (TWG), Lake Bluff, Illinois, purchased the winery in 1996, they immediately began to apply their guiding principle: Quality is a way of life. The pursuit of excellence began with a comprehensive review of all aspects of the facility that resulted in significant enhancements. TWG Chairman Anthony Terlato works with Rutherford Hill winemakers to tackle the challenges of consistently improving the wine, vintage after vintage.
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