Rutherford is a sub-appellation of Napa Valley and home to some of California’s leading producers. Family owned and operated for three generations, Rutherford Wine Company labels include: Rutherford Ranch, Scott Family Estate, Predator Wines, Rhiannon Red Wine, Lander-Jenkins, and Round Hill California wines. There is something for just about every taste in this line-up:
Rutherford Ranch Cabernet, 2014 is full-bodied cab showing dark cherry/chocolate notes and a long finish with smooth tannins. Lush Napa fruit. $35.00
Lander-Jenkins Cabernet, 2014 displays aromas and flavors of blackberry, cranberry, and dark cherry. Medium-body–easy drinking. $15.00
Predator Zinfandel, 2014. Intense and full-bodied, Predator is loaded with red berries, blackberry, and smokey spice. Mouthwatering. $15.00
Rhiannon Red, 2014. A marriage of petite syrah, syrah, and barbera, Rhiannon brings Bing cherry and raspberry with a solid backbone of dark fruit thanks to the barbera component. Made for BBQ. $12.00
Two Range Red, 2014 combines merlot, petite syrah, cabernet, and syrah, producing rich tannins on a full body. Black cherry, raspberry, chocolate, and spice all come together in a lingering finish. $25.00
Scott Family Arroyo Secco (Dry Creek) Chardonnay, 2014. Barrel fermented on the lees, Scott chardonnay is a rich mouthful of citrus, apricot, and nutty cream. Lush. $25.00