Barren Ridge Vineyards

Meritage Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc Merlot

8.910 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Chris Zitzman

We did both the '07 and the '08, temperature and humidity-controlled storage since their releases. Was a Barren Ridge red night with some choice ribeyes. Yea. Buddy.
After a modest decant, this puppy comes to life. It's far more than just 'holding up'- it's in what I believe is its prime. Big, ripe, juicy and even a little bit tight. Blue & boysenberry highlight the nose which is silky and just a smidge reserved. To my nose; it's acting like a kid in his adolescence in that it's shy to show you what it can really do. On the PALATE- it's potential-realized. Vibrant and beautifully balanced, the '08 'Meritage' out-paces it's beautiful '07 predecessor.

We did both the '07 and the '08, temperature and humidity-controlled storage since their releases. Was a Barren Ridge red night with some choice ribeyes. Yea. Buddy.
After a modest decant, this puppy comes to life. It's far more than just 'holding up'- it's in what I believe is its prime. Big, ripe, juicy and even a little bit tight. Blue & boysenberry highlight the nose which is silky and just a smidge reserved. To my nose; it's acting like a kid in his adolescence in that it's shy to show you what it can really do. On the PALATE- it's potential-realized. Vibrant and beautifully balanced, the '08 'Meritage' out-paces it's beautiful '07 predecessor.

Oct 9th, 2016
Chris Zitzman

Holding up well! (After a modest decant) A round & plush nose highlighted by both its structure as well as its comfy blanket of cranberry & notes of home. It's Virginia on the nose.
Soft on entry, the '07 Barren Ridge "Meritage" has "melted together" over the years and coats the palate with a soft, mature texture that's delightful as it presents, and silky as it walks away.
@barrenridgevineyards

Holding up well! (After a modest decant) A round & plush nose highlighted by both its structure as well as its comfy blanket of cranberry & notes of home. It's Virginia on the nose.
Soft on entry, the '07 Barren Ridge "Meritage" has "melted together" over the years and coats the palate with a soft, mature texture that's delightful as it presents, and silky as it walks away.
@barrenridgevineyards

Oct 8th, 2016
Mark Guzzo

Medium - tannins.

Medium - tannins.

Dec 14th, 2019
Michaiah Alford

Received in our "crush club" delivery ... probably on the down-swing of its peak, but ok. Enjoyed it with tomato-braised chicken thighs with olives and capers over polenta.

Received in our "crush club" delivery ... probably on the down-swing of its peak, but ok. Enjoyed it with tomato-braised chicken thighs with olives and capers over polenta.

Feb 9th, 2015
Daniel Mahdavian

Consulting Somm-Daniel Mahdavian Ventures

9.0

Daniel had this 9 years ago

Daniel had this 9 years ago

Jul 24th, 2015
Michaiah Alford

Michaiah had this 7 years ago

Michaiah had this 7 years ago

Sep 9th, 2017
Matthew W.

Matthew had this 7 years ago

Matthew had this 7 years ago

Jul 23rd, 2017
Michaiah Alford

Michaiah had this 8 years ago

Michaiah had this 8 years ago

Feb 6th, 2016
Matthew Doty

Matthew had this 9 years ago

Matthew had this 9 years ago

Nov 1st, 2014