Other
Meritage
Livermore Valley · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Petit Verdot · Cabernet Franc
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Livermore Valley · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Livermore Valley
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled meat · lamb · aged cheeses · pasta with red sauce
Rated vintages
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200786 pts
A bit of a muted nose on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (42%), Merlot (24%), Petit Verdot (22%), Cab Franc (11%) and Malbec (1%) out of the Livermore Valley. A good balance of fruit and tannic power here, but not a ton of depth. The finish drops off a bit, too.
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200489 pts
The blend is 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 18% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The result is a medium-bodied, softly textured red wine with flavors of black cherries, tobacco and vanilla that finishes velvety smooth. Drink now.