Dry Creek Vineyard

The Mariner Dry Creek Valley Meritage Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.128 ratings

-no pro ratings

Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

8.2

Nose: closed tannins even after decanting and aerating. Cooked berries, vanilla in a backdrop of earth. Taste: red fruits & earth, strong acidity, moderate/strong tannins, toast finish. Fine wine but not a bit overbalanced on acid which accentuates the earthier notes.

Nose: closed tannins even after decanting and aerating. Cooked berries, vanilla in a backdrop of earth. Taste: red fruits & earth, strong acidity, moderate/strong tannins, toast finish. Fine wine but not a bit overbalanced on acid which accentuates the earthier notes.

Feb 15th, 2018

Shannon Aldridge

9.3

Really good

Really good

Dec 16th, 2017

9.3

Well balanced. Wish I got a case

Well balanced. Wish I got a case

Nov 6th, 2017

8.7

Fruity, dry and delicious. Drank this with our 2017 restaurant week date night at St. Martin's.

Fruity, dry and delicious. Drank this with our 2017 restaurant week date night at St. Martin's.

Aug 20th, 2017

8.5

A little thinner than the 2010

A little thinner than the 2010

Aug 6th, 2017

9.0

Outstanding.

Outstanding.

Dec 30th, 2016

9.2

2013 blend was smooth mello and great with Oso Bucco

2013 blend was smooth mello and great with Oso Bucco

Dec 11th, 2016

9.5

Just delicious 2012 vintage

Just delicious 2012 vintage

Nov 27th, 2016

9.5

Jack, you and Malia need to try this!!

Jack, you and Malia need to try this!!

Aug 22nd, 2016

9.5

JJ had this 5 months ago

JJ had this 5 months ago

Jun 21st, 2024