Rutherford Hill Reserve Merlot 2004

91 Points

"Rutherford Hill, a true Merlot pioneer, understands the variety like few others, and when they put their mind to it in a low-production wine like this one, they rock. This Merlot is terrific. It's rich, soft and opulent, with ripe cherry, cassis, milk chocolate, vanilla and new oak flavors. It's at its best now."
Wine Enthusiast

90 Points

"Warm, plummy aromas of black fruit, damp earth, cedar, tobacco and brown sugar. Silky flavors of blackberry, citrus, bittersweet chocolate and dust have an inky, syrupy texture. Long, lush close."
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