Supple and sleek, with elegantly layered red currant, toasty mocha and tarragon flavors that glide on a long finish. Drink now through 2031. 10,489 cases made.

Rutherford Hill's 2021 Merlot offers up scents of newly mowed hay and ripe cherries, framed by hints of mocha and vanilla. While medium to full-bodied, it's lacks depth and richness, yet it still finishes tannic and astringent. Will it come around further is the open question.