Franciscan Magnificat Meritage (Napa Valley)

Ficha técnica

Tipo

Other

Uva

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

País

United States

Região

Napa Valley · Napa

Denominação

Napa Valley, California

Corpo

full

Acidez

medium

Tanino

high

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201488 pts

  Built around 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, this blend also contains 17% Merlot and smaller percentages of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Given a good amount of time in barrel, it expresses char, bacon fat and a luxurious and thickly rich amount of black fruit. Concentrated,…

• 201388 pts

  All red Bordeaux varieties are represented in this blend, except for Petit Verdot. Together, they offer a simple tannic structure that strengthens a chewiness of leather, tobacco and a touch of cedar. Full bodied, it's a ripe, bold and brawny wine.

• 201291 pts

  A red Meritage driven by 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, this structured, full-bodied wine also blends in 19% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. Blackberry and chocolate accent chalky tannins, with bold hits of black licorice, cassis, pencil and black tea. Drink now through 2020.

• 200990 pts

  Smooth, rich and tannic, and lovely for drinking now. You'll find blackberry, black currant, dark chocolate and toasty oak flavors, leading to a dry finish. Give it a little time in a decanter before pouring.

• 200785 pts

  Basically good, with jammy berry flavors, but ultimately clumsy, especially for the price. Shows overripe fruit and green tannins. Feels sharp toward the finish. Not going anywhere, so drink up.