Ponte Family Estate

Meritage Red Bordeaux Blend

9.019 ratings

-no pro ratings

California, USA

Red Bordeaux Blend

Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison

Top Notes For

9.1

2010 purchased at Ponte in 13. Great red.

2010 purchased at Ponte in 13. Great red.

Oct 29th, 2016

8.1

It can be improved because there is an imbalance in the flavors. While some people appreciate fruit forward flavors, I don't expect that in meritage blends. Perhaps this needs to mellow by sitting for a bit longer, or just not drink it as your first bottle.

It can be improved because there is an imbalance in the flavors. While some people appreciate fruit forward flavors, I don't expect that in meritage blends. Perhaps this needs to mellow by sitting for a bit longer, or just not drink it as your first bottle.

May 22nd, 2016

8.7

This Temecula Tempranillo surprised me. Quite nice. Would have it again.

This Temecula Tempranillo surprised me. Quite nice. Would have it again.

Jan 9th, 2016

Jeremy Hollingsworth

8.3

Red blend, smooth and fruit forward.

Red blend, smooth and fruit forward.

Dec 21st, 2015

8.4

2nd place at the 2015' Thanksgiving festivities.

2nd place at the 2015' Thanksgiving festivities.

Nov 7th, 2015

9.7

An amazing Temecula wine enjoyed 6 years after purchase. Great bold flavor.

An amazing Temecula wine enjoyed 6 years after purchase. Great bold flavor.

Aug 19th, 2014

9.0

Ponte tasting

Ponte tasting

Apr 26th, 2014

10

Laura had this 2 years ago

Laura had this 2 years ago

Nov 10th, 2022

9.0

Sandeep had this 8 years ago

Sandeep had this 8 years ago

May 28th, 2016

8.9

Jason had this 9 years ago

Jason had this 9 years ago

Apr 6th, 2016