Other
Old Vine Meritage
Applegate Valley · Southern Oregon · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Cabernet Franc · Petit Verdot · Malbec
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Applegate Valley · Southern Oregon
- Appellation
- Applegate Valley
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · aged cheeses · stews · lamb · game meats
Rated vintages
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201288 pts
All five Bordeaux grapes are in the blend, roughly 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot dominating the flavors. The vines average 30+ years. Tart purple fruits are set against spicy barrel flavors. The wine, still quite young, should continue to improve with bottle age. It's ba…
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200988 pts
This is a tannic blend of all five Bordeaux grapes, with an earthy mix of cherry, herb and berry flavors. It's elevated with pretty floral aromatics as well, and a hint of anise in the finish.