Melting Pot
"I'm just saying maybe you shouldn't make such snap judgments."
You know, stereotypes exist for a reason. There's always at least a hint of truth in them.
"It's ignorance like that statement that makes me glad I'm so open-minded."
Oh, please. You're telling me if I say, "Full-bodied with flavors of black fruit and dark chocolate," you don't immediately think, "Cabernet"?
"No, I don't actually. I like to give wines the benefit of the doubt."
Anyone who says they don't immediately think "Cabernet" when they hear "black cherry, anise and toasted almond" is a liar.
"Are you calling me a liar?"
If you can't admit that this wine is an outstanding example of the bold personality and unbridled flavors characteristic of a Napa Valley Cabernet, then yes, yes I am calling you a liar.
"How DARE you. You make me sick."
OK, fine. So, tell me this … if I describe a wine that's dark ruby in color, has intense aromas of blueberries, dried cherries and vanilla with hints of caramel, and offers a persistent, lingering finish with a hint of mocha and espresso, what would you say?
"I'd say that it really could be anything because I'm not a shortsighted ignoramus like you. Merlot, maybe. Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc for that matter. Petit Verdot, even."
Mmm hmm, mmm hmm. Now what would you say if I told you that second wine is a blend of ALL of those things?
"What?! I uh, well … YOU TRICKED ME."
Pot, meet Kettle.
Features
Specs
2006 Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 750ml
- Alcohol: 14.2%
- Varietal Blend: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Acid Level: 6.3 g/L
- Sugar Level: No residual sugar
- Length/Type of Fermentation: Stainless Steel Tank with daily pumpovers with an average of 22 days on skins.
- Length/Type of Aging: Barrel aged in 225L French oak barrels for 16 months; One-third New Oak.
- Date Wine was Bottled: June 2008
- Number of cases: 6,086
2008 Rutherford Hill Winemaker's Red Blend 750ml
- Varietal Blend: 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
- Appellation: 100% Napa Valley
- Harvest Dates: 09/5/08 – 10/13/08
- # of days of fermentation: 10 days
- Type of fermentation: Stainless Steel tank with daily pumpovers
- Fermentation Temperature: 85° Fahrenheit
- Length and type of aging: 20 months in French Oak
- Alcohol: 14.2%
- Acid: 6.0 g/L
- Residual sugar: none
- Month wine was bottled: August 2, 2010
- Optimum period for Consumption: Release through 2018
- Number of cases produced: 535
Specs
2006 Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 750ml
- Alcohol: 14.2%
- Varietal Blend: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Acid Level: 6.3 g/L
- Sugar Level: No residual sugar
- Length/Type of Fermentation: Stainless Steel Tank with daily pumpovers with an average of 22 days on skins.
- Length/Type of Aging: Barrel aged in 225L French oak barrels for 16 months; One-third New Oak.
- Date Wine was Bottled: June 2008
- Number of cases: 6,086
2008 Rutherford Hill Winemaker's Red Blend 750ml
- Varietal Blend: 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec
- Appellation: 100% Napa Valley
- Harvest Dates: 09/5/08 – 10/13/08
- # of days of fermentation: 10 days
- Type of fermentation: Stainless Steel tank with daily pumpovers
- Fermentation Temperature: 85° Fahrenheit
- Length and type of aging: 20 months in French Oak
- Alcohol: 14.2%
- Acid: 6.0 g/L
- Residual sugar: none
- Month wine was bottled: August 2, 2010
- Optimum period for Consumption: Release through 2018
- Number of cases produced: 535
Vendor Details
Rutherford Hill Winery
- Founded:
- 1972
- Owner:
- The Terlato Wine Group
- Location:
- Napa Valley, CA
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