Rutherford HillCabernet Sauvignon 2016

Product code: 11576
£51.90 inc VAT
£622.80 / case of 12
USA
Red Wine from
California, USA
Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Napa Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Rutherford Hill
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Marisa Taylor
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Grape: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot
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Country
Country: USA
Region
Region: California
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Napa Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Rutherford Hill
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Marisa Taylor
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Grape: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot

Product Notes

Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon is an exquisite wine from Napa Valley, California. Its enticing, deep ruby colour draws you in, revealing a richly layered aroma of ripe black currants, spice, and delicate oak nuances. Upon tasting, you're greeted with an opulent mouthfeel boasting vibrant blackberry and ripe plum flavours, gracefully balanced by robust tannins and subtle acidity. This wine, matured in finely grained French oak barrels, assures complexity and long-term aging potential. Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon is truly a stunning testament to its prestigious Californian winemaking origins. An ideal choice for those seeking an elegant, wonderfully structured red wine.

Tasting Notes

Complex aromatic profile, with aromas of dark fruits of black currant compote layered with notes of cassis with hints of savoury herbs, anise, and baking spices. Intricately and intense flavours of dark cherry, cranberry with cocoa and baking spices. Supple, round with a smooth long finish.

About the Winery

Rutherford Hill

Nestled in the heart of the world-renowned Napa Valley, Rutherford Hill Winery gracefully integrates the old-world charm with modern cultivation techniques. Established in 1972, this fine vineyard specialises in crafting the most exquisite Merlot wines, a tradition which continues to hold its allure to this day.

From the moment you enter the winery, you can feel the harmony of nature and human craftsmanship. The views are exquisite, bestowing upon the onlooker a panorama complemented by rows of meticulously pruned vines, radiant sunsets and extraordinary birdlife signatures of this elegant vineyard. Entrenched in the lore and tradition of Napa Valley, Rutherford Hill also lends itself to the contemporary wine lovers' palate, equally prioritising sustainable viticulture practices.

Rutherford’s expansive wine caves, constructed in the 1980s, harbor not only their extensive assortment of wine barrels, but also serve as a unique venue for intimate wine tastings and elegant gatherings. The winery also offers educational tours guided by well-versed wine connoisseurs who passionately engage visitors in the intriguing wine-making process: from the arduous grape cultivation on the verdant Napa slopes, to the delicate science of fermentation and barrel ageing.

Centred around the creation of fine Merlot, Rutherford Hill maintains a keen focus on quality, producing wine with robust, complex flavours encapsulating the vibrant essence of the region's terroir. With the right balance between traditional methods and innovative practices, each bottle of Rutherford Hill wine is a testament to their commitment to excellence. It's widely believed that the stories these wines narrate through their rich flavours and deep colours almost transcend the tactile pleasure of drinking.

Rutherford Hill is a vivid encapsulation of the beauty of Napa Valley, an epitome of American winemaking at its finest: a union of tradition, innovation and extraordinary sensory experiences that are certain to savour, stand the tests of time.

https://www.rutherfordhill.com

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