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2006 Meritage
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About This Wine:
Meritage, by definition, is the blend of the two or more Bordeaux varieties. Since our founding in 1972, we have advocated the artful blending of Bordeaux grapes to achieve depth, richness and concentration in our wines. In 1985, we were the first winery to adopt Meritage to give definition to this blend. Each year, our blend changes, taking the best of each vineyard lot. Meritage wines are an art form and take on the highest and most exacting standards from our winemaking team. It's always exciting to taste a new vintage of Meritage as no two vintages are ever the same - another reason to call Meritage wines a special art form.
Wine Profile:
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Wine Type: | Bold Red Wine |
| Varietal: | Meritage |
| Appellation: | Sonoma County |
| Harvest Date: | September 27 – October 28, 2006 |
| Acid: | 0.51 |
| PH: | 3.78 |
| Aging: | 19 months in French and American oak |
| Fermentation: | Fermented 20 days at 85°F |
| Residual Sugar: | Dry |
| Alcohol %: | 14.5% |
Production Notes:
GRAPES: 36% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc,23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot
Winemaker Notes:
The 2006 Meritage displays classic Bordeaux-style characters of bright cherry, chocolate, and vanilla, perfumed with a wonderful dried floral component. On the palate, the wine is rich and seamless with excellent depth and complexity. Subtle nuances of blueberry and spicy black pepper provide weight and dimension. The finish is elegant and sophisticated with excellent tannin and structure – a wine that lingers on the palate.
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