Relic Wines

The Archive Old Vines Meritage Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

8.96 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Clayton Bahr

Picked up this little guy in Napa...yum, yum

Picked up this little guy in Napa...yum, yum

Mar 28th, 2015
Scott Kirkpatrick

This is the only Carignane-based wine in the Napa Valley AVA. 67% Carignane and 33% Petite Sirah from Al Frediani's classic vineyard in Calistoga. Last time I tried this it was a little more savory, but this bottle was showing a bit more of the warm vintage with bigger dark fruit. There was still a gorgeous underlayer of savory herbs, but it didn't distract from the beautiful fruit. The Archive is the 2nd label of Relic Wines by winemaker Mike Hirby. He's one of the most consistently great winemakers in the US.

This is the only Carignane-based wine in the Napa Valley AVA. 67% Carignane and 33% Petite Sirah from Al Frediani's classic vineyard in Calistoga. Last time I tried this it was a little more savory, but this bottle was showing a bit more of the warm vintage with bigger dark fruit. There was still a gorgeous underlayer of savory herbs, but it didn't distract from the beautiful fruit. The Archive is the 2nd label of Relic Wines by winemaker Mike Hirby. He's one of the most consistently great winemakers in the US.

Jan 4th, 2015
Kevin O'Connor

Not too bad . . .

Not too bad . . .

Nov 15th, 2014
Benjamin O Wilson

Benjamin had this 7 years ago

Benjamin had this 7 years ago

Aug 29th, 2017
Ray Fister

Ray had this 8 years ago

Ray had this 8 years ago

Aug 6th, 2016
Konrad Michels

Konrad had this 9 years ago

Konrad had this 9 years ago

Feb 18th, 2015