Franciscan Estate

Magnificat Napa Valley Meritage

9.235 ratings

-no pro ratings

Napa Valley, 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

9.0

Baking spices and yummy red fruit and cedar.

Baking spices and yummy red fruit and cedar.

1 person found it helpfulJan 20th, 2019

9.2

Black cherry, baking spices. Full- body, soft aged tannins on the finish. A good time to enjoy but still 2-5 years more easy. Delicious if not a little hot.

Black cherry, baking spices. Full- body, soft aged tannins on the finish. A good time to enjoy but still 2-5 years more easy. Delicious if not a little hot.

Jan 20th, 2019

10

Ah Magnificat, you never fail me. Very well-rounded, good fruit without being sweet, good body, medium finish. Oh and "Meritage" is pronounced "Merit-edge" not "Merit-aahge" FYI! Combo of the words "merit" and "heritage".

Ah Magnificat, you never fail me. Very well-rounded, good fruit without being sweet, good body, medium finish. Oh and "Meritage" is pronounced "Merit-edge" not "Merit-aahge" FYI! Combo of the words "merit" and "heritage".

Dec 18th, 2016

9.5

One of the best wines I've tasted. Medium body bold plum. A beautiful wine for special occasions. Love!

One of the best wines I've tasted. Medium body bold plum. A beautiful wine for special occasions. Love!

Feb 20th, 2016

8.8

Perennial favorite. Just a little over extracted for me but table loved it and this vintage continues delicious legacy.

Perennial favorite. Just a little over extracted for me but table loved it and this vintage continues delicious legacy.

Aug 26th, 2015

Michael Cerasoli

8.7

Was expecting it to be more complex even after over an hour of decanting.

Was expecting it to be more complex even after over an hour of decanting.

May 10th, 2014

10

throwback to Christmas

throwback to Christmas

Apr 14th, 2014

9.5

Glad we held onto it for a special occasion.

Glad we held onto it for a special occasion.

Dec 21st, 2013

9.7

San Fran wine tour 2012.

San Fran wine tour 2012.

Nov 10th, 2013

8.9

$36.99 have seen it cost much more. Very big blend.

$36.99 have seen it cost much more. Very big blend.

Sep 27th, 2013