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Meritage
Central Coast · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Meritage
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Central Coast · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Central Coast
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · lamb · grilled meats · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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200583 pts
In its youth, this Bordeaux blend is dry and a little harsh, with a green, minty edge to the cherry fruit and oak. The acidity accentuates the tannins, which give the wine a hard finish. Not going anywhere, so drink now.
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200186 pts
All the parts here are good. The color is rich and dark, the aromas and flavors are rich and ripe, the tannins are velvety and fine, acidity provides a kick of brightness, and the oak is just right. Somehow though it doesn't come together yet. The palate feels the edges. Time m…
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199987 pts
The Santa Lucia Highlands are quickly becoming known for growing exceptional Pinot Noir, but this wine shows that the region also has potential for Bordeaux varieties. It's weedy, slightly green wine, but that's more than compensated for by the wonderfully lush and smooth textur…