Estancia

Alexander Valley Meritage Blend

9.49 ratings

-no pro ratings

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec

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, Onion

Top Notes For

9.5

I’m pleasantly surprised with this wine. Good structure, long finish, great stuff...

I’m pleasantly surprised with this wine. Good structure, long finish, great stuff...

Jan 30th, 2019

9.2

Huge fruit monster.. Awesome..

Huge fruit monster.. Awesome..

Mar 20th, 2016

8.7

Ranked number 1 by andre tasting group. I ranked it number 3

Ranked number 1 by andre tasting group. I ranked it number 3

Feb 6th, 2016

Brendan OConnell

9.4

Well aged, with hints of bramble berry.

Well aged, with hints of bramble berry.

Mar 1st, 2015

Christian Mundigo

10

Amazed. 1997 Alex valley blend. Expectations were low (?plonk). Nice mix of blueberries and cassis. Finish is tight, rests on palate with a clean crisp a dieu. Drinkable for next several years. Notably missing any leather or late stage ageing decline.

Amazed. 1997 Alex valley blend. Expectations were low (?plonk). Nice mix of blueberries and cassis. Finish is tight, rests on palate with a clean crisp a dieu. Drinkable for next several years. Notably missing any leather or late stage ageing decline.

Aug 16th, 2013

Matthew Santini

9.4

Matthew had this 6 years ago

Matthew had this 6 years ago

Aug 15th, 2018

9.5

Zarina had this 6 years ago

Zarina had this 6 years ago

Dec 8th, 2017

9.2

Mike had this 7 years ago

Mike had this 7 years ago

Nov 5th, 2017

9.4

Danna had this 10 years ago

Danna had this 10 years ago

Nov 30th, 2013

Lou had this 11 years ago

Lou had this 11 years ago

Aug 19th, 2013