Merriam Vineyards
Windacre Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
PnP. Lovely dark red color. Stewed, candied fruit on the nose with some oak/vanilla. Wouldn’t guess Napa Cab based on the nose, probably something from Italy like Amarone or something from Rhone. Similar on the palate yet reserved, but decent amount of sweetness. Fades pretty quick, but very unique and a great price point!
PnP. Lovely dark red color. Stewed, candied fruit on the nose with some oak/vanilla. Wouldn’t guess Napa Cab based on the nose, probably something from Italy like Amarone or something from Rhone. Similar on the palate yet reserved, but decent amount of sweetness. Fades pretty quick, but very unique and a great price point!
Mar 29th, 2024Definitely young and needs multiple hours of air. Modest nose. Cherry, chocolate, and a decent amount of Oak on the palate. Alcohol was noticeable but died off with time. Medium finish. Solid Napa Cab for the price!
Definitely young and needs multiple hours of air. Modest nose. Cherry, chocolate, and a decent amount of Oak on the palate. Alcohol was noticeable but died off with time. Medium finish. Solid Napa Cab for the price!
Apr 7th, 2018Nice, full nose. Thick on the palate, with big plum, prune, and black cherry. Definitely needs close to an hour decant. Solid wine, but nothing that stands out.
Nice, full nose. Thick on the palate, with big plum, prune, and black cherry. Definitely needs close to an hour decant. Solid wine, but nothing that stands out.
Mar 10th, 2018
Seemed very dry, but really grew on me.
Seemed very dry, but really grew on me.
Aug 28th, 2017
Deep dark garnet color and full bodied with hints of dried berry fruit on the nose. Bags of black currant fruit with earth and leather notes leading to a smooth peppery finish with medium tannins. Delicious and fantastic value old world style Cabernet!
Deep dark garnet color and full bodied with hints of dried berry fruit on the nose. Bags of black currant fruit with earth and leather notes leading to a smooth peppery finish with medium tannins. Delicious and fantastic value old world style Cabernet!
Apr 26th, 2017
Wonderful flavor, doesn't punch you with flavor. Lisa had it signed for me :)
Wonderful flavor, doesn't punch you with flavor. Lisa had it signed for me :)
Mar 19th, 2017Great nose, great texture on the palate, and great value! Merriam continues to impress. Thanks to Steven G for introducing me to this. A little high in OH, but more Bordeaux like than 100% cab. The wife and I don't see eye to eye on this guy, but I like it!
Great nose, great texture on the palate, and great value! Merriam continues to impress. Thanks to Steven G for introducing me to this. A little high in OH, but more Bordeaux like than 100% cab. The wife and I don't see eye to eye on this guy, but I like it!
Feb 4th, 2017
Deep cherry red color. Yeast and dust on the nose. Big bright fruit forward, fresh red raspberries and tart cranberry juice. Lingering tartness on back and sides of tongue. Median-long finish.
Deep cherry red color. Yeast and dust on the nose. Big bright fruit forward, fresh red raspberries and tart cranberry juice. Lingering tartness on back and sides of tongue. Median-long finish.
Dec 23rd, 2016
$25, didn't need decanting, opened up right away. Much better than you'd think from the price.
$25, didn't need decanting, opened up right away. Much better than you'd think from the price.
Dec 15th, 2016