Wine Spectator is arguably the most prominent wine publication in the United States, if not the world. In the entire history of Wine Spectator, only 10 Napa Sauvignon Blancs have ever achieved 94 points or higher from them...this is the latest member in that elusive club!
Nestled high on a hill, Rutherford Hill Winery commands a spectacular view overlooking the Rutherford bench of Napa Valley. It is from a handful of the most select Napa vineyards that Rutherford Hill continues its tradition of crafting legendary wines. In 1972, while the rest of the world was just beginning to take notice of Napa Valley, the founders of Rutherford Hill recognized a unique opportunity; they believed that the climate and soil of the valley were well-suited to Bordeaux varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc), and have become one of Napa's premier wineries.
In 1996, the Terlato family purchased the winery and embraced Rutherford Hill's legendary commitment to quality over quantity. Today, Bill and John Terlato work hard to take on the challenges of consistently improving the wine, vintage after vintage. The exacting standards that the Terlato's apply to all their ventures was evident at Rutherford Hill from the moment of purchase.
Michael Coode is their passionate, driven, and dynamic winemaker. His experience spans 18 harvests across four countries including experience at world-renowned Chateaux Margaux in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Aîné in the Rhône Valley, Inglenook in Napa Valley, Inniskillin in Niagara, and Wolf Blass in Adelaide. Now, a winemaker landing a position at any of these prestigious estates could be considered a crowning achievement, but Michael has worked at all five of these properties! Michael and the rest of the Rutherford Hill team are fully committed to sustainable farming and green business practices across all of their operations.
The Rutherford AVA offers something unique in Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, redefining a luxury Sauvignon Blanc standard. Over the last decade, more Napa winemakers are increasingly taking mindful efforts to focus on great vineyard sites and coax out exciting nuances in the cellar. This Sauvignon Blanc represent a new era of luxury Sauvignon Blanc with exciting texture, weight, complexity, and balance. Wine Spectator rated this at 94-points and calls it "stunning" and "expressive"!
We're on the cusp of warmer weather, so come on in and grab this highly-rated Sauv Blanc while it's still around!
WINE SPECTATOR 94 POINTS - "Stunning, this exuberant, generous version shows notes of passion fruit, Key lime, dried pineapple and orange blossoms, along with grated ginger. Reveals a hint of sea salt minerality on the long, expressive finish, where toasted herb accents linger. Drink now."
Nestled high on a hill, Rutherford Hill Winery commands a spectacular view overlooking the Rutherford bench of Napa Valley. It is from a handful of the most select Napa vineyards that Rutherford Hill continues its tradition of crafting legendary wines. In 1972, while the rest of the world was just beginning to take notice of Napa Valley, the founders of Rutherford Hill recognized a unique opportunity; they believed that the climate and soil of the valley were well-suited to Bordeaux varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc), and have become one of Napa's premier wineries.
In 1996, the Terlato family purchased the winery and embraced Rutherford Hill's legendary commitment to quality over quantity. Today, Bill and John Terlato work hard to take on the challenges of consistently improving the wine, vintage after vintage. The exacting standards that the Terlato's apply to all their ventures was evident at Rutherford Hill from the moment of purchase.
Michael Coode is their passionate, driven, and dynamic winemaker. His experience spans 18 harvests across four countries including experience at world-renowned Chateaux Margaux in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Aîné in the Rhône Valley, Inglenook in Napa Valley, Inniskillin in Niagara, and Wolf Blass in Adelaide. Now, a winemaker landing a position at any of these prestigious estates could be considered a crowning achievement, but Michael has worked at all five of these properties! Michael and the rest of the Rutherford Hill team are fully committed to sustainable farming and green business practices across all of their operations.
The Rutherford AVA offers something unique in Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, redefining a luxury Sauvignon Blanc standard. Over the last decade, more Napa winemakers are increasingly taking mindful efforts to focus on great vineyard sites and coax out exciting nuances in the cellar. This Sauvignon Blanc represent a new era of luxury Sauvignon Blanc with exciting texture, weight, complexity, and balance. Wine Spectator rated this at 94-points and calls it "stunning" and "expressive"!
We're on the cusp of warmer weather, so come on in and grab this highly-rated Sauv Blanc while it's still around!
WINE SPECTATOR 94 POINTS - "Stunning, this exuberant, generous version shows notes of passion fruit, Key lime, dried pineapple and orange blossoms, along with grated ginger. Reveals a hint of sea salt minerality on the long, expressive finish, where toasted herb accents linger. Drink now."
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