Rutherford Hill Winery
2017 Red Wine
"Trust the Dust"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 125
Vintage: 2017
Rutherford Hill Winery
Red Wine
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- A delightful blend of classic red wine varieties from our vineyards in the heart of Napa Valley
- Another exceptional year celebrated for small berries with complex, concentrated flavors
- Cave aging for 20 months in 100% French oak barrels
- This wine is supple, complex and deeply refined
Description
Our 130 acres of vineyards across Napa Valley reflect the region's diversity of soils and microclimates, which allows the winery to consistently show the best of the appellation for every vintage. This one-of-a-kind wine is a delightful blend of classic red wine varieties from our vineyards in the heart of Napa Valley. We started with fruit from Pope Valley, on the warmer eastern edge of the Vaca Mountains, that is densely concentrated with flavor and ripe tannins. From Rutherford, our vineyard on Mee Lane offers a touch of Rutherford Dust - an ineffable, exquisite expression of place. Lastly, the Rutherford Hill Estate Vineyard, in rocky, hillside soils, brings intensity and structure.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Marisa Taylor
Winemaker, Rutherford Hill Winery
Growing up among the vineyards of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, I guess perhaps I was destined to find a career in winemaking. At a young age, I recall visits to the vineyards to watch my godfather, a vineyard manager, work with the vines. And like most people who grow up in wine country, wine was a typical fixture at my family's dinner table. I developed a deep appreciation for the process of taking the tender grapes from vine to the glass, generating the spark of what would become my professional calling
Country born: United States
Education: Marisa graduated from the University of California, Davis, first with a B.S. in Chemistry and then an M.S. in Food Science-Enology.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
What is in the glass should reflect what is in the vineyards. My desire is to to help the grapes express themselves in the best possible way.
Lisanne Leask
Winemaker, Rutherford Hill Winery
Lisanne Leask is the assistant winemaker for Rutherford Hill Winery and collaborated with winemaker Marisa Taylor to create the 2019 Premiere Napa Valley lot.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 1 years
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Vintures Wine Experiences Llc:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2017 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Trust the Dust | 23 (2019) |
| Smith Devereux | 2017 | Merlot | Napa Valley | IBEX VINEYARD | 23 (2019) |
Winery Distribution
Rutherford Hill Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (DTC)