February 19, 2008
This wine consists of 45% Malbec, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah; each varietal works in harmony and allows for a rich and bold structure; superb confidence and such a compelling wine for beef.
This wine exhibits Black Trumpet Mushroom, fall leaves, bespoke black-red fruit Coulis, Fall baking spices, chocolate and leather.
Certainly a wine with plenitude of gorgeous and full tannins.
¡Salud!
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Mendoza, Meritage, Red Blend, Syrah / Shiraz |
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January 22, 2008
I was excited when I saw this wine – I thought what a great value—Meritage…Napa Valley..$9.99….. later I noted that there was no vintage??? I went to Grover Street Winery’s website but there was no explanation. The wine was singular in dimension and the wine displayed few characteristics of a what I expect in a Meritage… namely structure. I did detect some fruit, there were very few spice or wood notes. I thought the wine needed a bit of time to open up; 30 minutes later it was the same experience. I was disappointed.
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Meritage, Napa Valley |
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