Rutherford Hill Winery
2019 Merlot
"An Ode to AJT Part I"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 25 | Lot No. 105
Vintage: 2019
Rutherford Hill Winery
Merlot
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your wine was sourced from vineyards in Oakville, Pope Valley, Stags Leap District and Rutherford
- Comprised of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Aging in French oak barrels for 20 months
- This creation reflects the style of the first wine that winemaker Marisa Taylor blended with Mr. Terlato
Description
This year, we honor the passion and legacy of Anthony J. Terlato. Our Angel’s Peak wine honors AJT’s dedication. He was a true visionary, dedicated to the industry and leaving a footprint for his family to carry on. This classic Napa Valley Merlot exemplifies AJT in a bottle. As the first winery he and his family purchased, Rutherford Hill was the birth of his dream realized and he remains our guiding light and angel.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
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.
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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)