Nice dense ruby color. Opens with a bourbon barrel bouquet of buttery caramel with black currant and hints of licorice. Fuller in body with moderately firm tannins and nicely balanced acidity. The palate offers dark cherry, minerals and some tobacco leading to a nice finish on this California Bordeaux style wine
Nice dense ruby color. Opens with a bourbon barrel bouquet of buttery caramel with black currant and hints of licorice. Fuller in body with moderately firm tannins and nicely balanced acidity. The palate offers dark cherry, minerals and some tobacco leading to a nice finish on this California Bordeaux style wine
1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2016Daoud had this 10 years ago
Daoud had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2015For an 07 this showed absolutely no signs of age - color was inky, opaque and thick. Tightly wound monster took 45 mins to yield Meritage nose w/Merlot as front runner. Dense concentration here, nicely integrated tannins. Never heard of this winery but this over-delivered on price/quality!
For an 07 this showed absolutely no signs of age - color was inky, opaque and thick. Tightly wound monster took 45 mins to yield Meritage nose w/Merlot as front runner. Dense concentration here, nicely integrated tannins. Never heard of this winery but this over-delivered on price/quality!
May 18th, 2019Great Napa red. Big fruit, smooth finish. Good bargain drinker.
Great Napa red. Big fruit, smooth finish. Good bargain drinker.
Feb 15th, 2017Jason stevens brought it over on January 15,2017
Jason stevens brought it over on January 15,2017
Jan 16th, 2017Hearty but smooth. A bit smokey and charming complex. Great with spaghetti
Hearty but smooth. A bit smokey and charming complex. Great with spaghetti
Jan 8th, 201780% Oak Knoll merlot from Trefethan's vineyards. Still a ton of fruit, which overpowers the tannins to some extent. Even if it never gets better, this is a great bottle for $16.
80% Oak Knoll merlot from Trefethan's vineyards. Still a ton of fruit, which overpowers the tannins to some extent. Even if it never gets better, this is a great bottle for $16.
Dec 17th, 2016Very well done Meritage.
Dec 4th, 2016I love it when the nose makes promises that the taste keeps. Plumbing with nice tannins. Really enjoyed this wine.
I love it when the nose makes promises that the taste keeps. Plumbing with nice tannins. Really enjoyed this wine.
Sep 25th, 2016Great value at $25!! Fruit, leather, hint of green pepper.
Great value at $25!! Fruit, leather, hint of green pepper.
Aug 27th, 2016