District Collection / 2021 District Collection Rutherford Merlot
Appellation
Rutherford
Varietal
Merlot
About the wine
Cloaked in a saturated garnet robe with flickers of deep amethyst, this Rutherford Merlot unveils captivating aromas of juicy plum, stewed black cherry, and sun-kissed raspberry. Subtle layers of bittersweet cocoa, dried thyme, and toasted oak weave through the bouquet, enlivened by delicate threads of graphite and spiced vanilla pod. On the palate, the wine offers impressive intensity and supple richness, supported by silky yet defined tannins that reflect the hallmark Rutherford Dust. Accents of dark mocha, roasted espresso bean, and pressed violet lend dimension and intrigue. The finish is lingering and harmonious, echoing with lush fruit, mineral tension, and a graceful sense of poise.
The grapes for this Merlot were sourced from a single block on our beloved Rutherford Estate. It is grown organically and biodynamically on Pleasanton soils which are gravelly over a clay loam horizon. Merlot on soils with clay in Rutherford tend to have more tannins in the wine due to the thicker grape skins.
This wine is from the
District Collection
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