Rutherford Ranch Merlot
Napa Valley, USA
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- $ 31 / 750ml
- From August 2025
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3.5 from 30 User Ratings
- 33 Critic Reviews
- Style Red - Rich and Intense
- Grape Variety Merlot
- Food Pairing Lamb
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Based on critic scores and price, this wine represents great value.
Critic tasting note: (2017 vintage) "Up-front tannins greet the opening of this wine, which is earthy and herbal in nature. Thick, dark fruit is accented in cedar and nutmeg. Virginie Boone" - Wine Enthusiast
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$29.22
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2015 Bottle (750ml)
Rutherford Ranch Merlot, Amerika
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$42.76
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2018 Bottle (750ml)
Rutherford Ranch Merlot 2018 750ml
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$47.57
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2015 Bottle (750ml)
Rutherford Ranch Merlot 2015 750ml
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Highlights
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- Numerous awards have been won by this wine: the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition awarded the 2018 vintage Gold and the Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge awarded Gold.
- Based on critic scores and price, this wine represents great value.
- Several important critics have rated this Napa Valley wine highly.
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Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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13.5 - 14.5%
Awards
(10)Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Beef cheung fun Starter Course
- Steamed beef dumpling
- Contains: oyster sauce, rice wine
- Chinese
- Beef bibimbap Main Course
- Beef rice bowl
- Contains: garlic, sesame oil
- Korean
- Lamb chop with rosemary Main Course
- Italian
- Mimolette Cheese Course
- French
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Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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13.5 - 14.5%
Awards
(10)Critics Scores & Reviews
(33)All vintages
87 / 100
33 scores
95 - 100
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90 - 94
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85 - 89
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80 - 84
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75 - 79
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2017 Vintage
Tasted: Mar 2021
Up-front tannins greet the opening of this wine, which is earthy and herbal in nature. Thick, dark fruit is accented in cedar and nutmeg. Virginie Boone
2016 Vintage
Tasted: Nov 2019
Fresh and clean with nice raspberry and chocolate character. Medium body. Firm tannins. A little lean, but attractive. 96% merlot with malbec. Drink now.
2015 Vintage
Tasted: Sep 2018
This is an herbal offering of the variety, correct in some of its cedar and dried herb components. Dusty oak and tannin define a moderate structure of warm, supple plum and baked cherry steeped in cinnamon. Virginie Boone
2014 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2017
Dusty Mexican chocolate meets black plum, cherry and pomegranate in this light-bodied, rounded wine that's juicy and delicious. It's well balanced and approachable now, so drink up.
2013 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2016
Brambly blackberry and leathery tar make for a full-bodied atmosphere around what is actually a fairly light, integrated and smooth wine. Clove and black currant give the finish a spicy edge.
2012 Vintage
Tasted: Jul 2015
Soft and fruity with spice, berry and chocolate character. Medium body, easy tannins and a savory finish. Drink now.
2010 Vintage
Tasted: Jul 2014
A little thin in flavor, this is nonetheless nice and dry, with gentle tannins framing cherry, herbal tea, spice and sandalwood flavors. Drink up.
2012 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2014
Plummy, soft and supple, thisMerlot dances in bright black cherry fruit and vanilla. Juicy on the palate and food-friendly, it finishes dusty and fast.
2011 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2014
With soft tannins framing violet, blueberry and toast flavors, this is a nice, dry Merlot for drinking now.
2009 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2011
This is a sweetly fruity wine, soft and silky in the mouth, with flavors of blackberry and cherry jam, raisins and plums. It's very spicy, thanks to the addition of some Syrah. Drink now.
2008 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2011
A little rough and ready, with some uneven tannins and green fruit, but it's got a nice, dry feeling, with enough cherry and red currant flavors to satisfy.
2006 Vintage
Tasted: Dec 2009
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2006 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2009
Here's a strongly flavored Merlot that offers up ripe blackberries, cherries and currants. Dry and tannic, it will fare well with everyday food that needs a full-bodied red wine.
2002 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2005
Dry and earthy, with red stone fruit and berry flavors, this wine has complex notes of coffee, grilled meat and cocoa, as well as oaky nuances. It really impresses all around.
2000 Vintage
Despite the Napa appellation, there's not much going on. This is a berryish wine, dry and tart with tannins. Feels tough and resistant on the palate, and stays firm through the finish. —S.H.
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User Ratings
(30)3.5
30 ratings
Good
Saved: 30-Dec-2020
2020/5/16
甜甜的美國酒
Very Good
2015 Vintage Saved: 22-Mar-2020
Deep red fruit flavours with gamey notes
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Critics Score
Avg. Price (ex-tax)
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87 / 100
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2019
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2018
85 / 100
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2017
86 / 100
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2016
87 / 100
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2015
86 / 100
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2014
91 / 100
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2013
89 / 100
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2012
87 / 100
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2011
86 / 100
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2010
85 / 100
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2009
86 / 100
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2008
85 / 100
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2007
88 / 100
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2006
86 / 100
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2005
84 / 100
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2004
79 / 100
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2003
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2002
86 / 100
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2001
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2000
84 / 100
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1999
86 / 100
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1998
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1996
86 / 100
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1995
80 / 100
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1994
85 / 100
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1992
82 / 100
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