Rutherford Hill 2013 Barrel Select Red (Napa Valley)

Country: US / Barrel Select
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend California
Winery: Rutherford Hill / Napa Valley

This blends 84% Merlot, 11% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot, the three varieties combining to full-bodied effect. Earthy in mushroom and cedar, its texture is leathery, with the palate dotted in tobacco and black pepper, the character savory and full of spice.