Rutherford Hill Winery
2012 Red Wine
"Diversity"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 74
Vintage: 2012
Rutherford Hill Winery
Red Wine
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- Hand-selected fruit for this red blend reflects the diversity and potential of our estate vineyards
- The Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in our high hillside estate vineyard in the Rutherford AVA
- Our winemaker chose the Pope Valley Cabernet Franc in this blend for its intense aromatics
- Our estate Merlot is an elegant and refined interpretation of the classic Bordeaux variety
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
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.
Sequoyah Country Club
4550 Heafey Road
Oakland CA 94605
510-632-2900
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Sequoyah Country Club:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aratas Wine | 2009 | Petite Sirah | Napa Valley | 27 (2023) | |
| Bougetz Cellars | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 23 (2019) | |
| Bougetz Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Diversity | 18 (2014) |
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)