Dry Creek Vineyard

The Mariner Dry Creek Valley Meritage Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.143 ratings

9.03 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

8.8

Vanilla, leather, lite on the mid palate , white pepper on the finish

Vanilla, leather, lite on the mid palate , white pepper on the finish

Nov 10th, 2013

Limited nose. 2nd day sample gone dead. Reserving Judgement.

Limited nose. 2nd day sample gone dead. Reserving Judgement.

Feb 13th, 2014

Michael Kirchner

8.9

Well balanced blend with plenty of oak character to balance the tannins of some heavy hitting grapes.

Well balanced blend with plenty of oak character to balance the tannins of some heavy hitting grapes.

May 25th, 2015

10

This is why I drink wine!

This is why I drink wine!

Oct 22nd, 2014

9.4

Naught and needs to be spanked

Naught and needs to be spanked

Jan 9th, 2014

9.6

Good everyday wine

Good everyday wine

Dec 24th, 2013

8.6

Very well balanced Meritage

Very well balanced Meritage

Nov 25th, 2013

8.7

Have had it twice now. Really enjoyable and smooth. Also holds a special memory with the family that all came back that second time.

Have had it twice now. Really enjoyable and smooth. Also holds a special memory with the family that all came back that second time.

Sep 25th, 2013

9.7

Great depth to this approachable blend.

Great depth to this approachable blend.

Aug 28th, 2013

8.8

Nice Cabernet

Nice Cabernet

Jun 15th, 2013