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2010 Meritage
Paso Robles
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
Meritage
Appellation
Paso Robles
Sugar
24° Brix
Acid
6.6g/L
pH
3.54
Aging
39 months, French Oak
Fermentation
1-ton open-top fermenters
Residual Sugar
< .03%
Tannin
good
Alcohol %
14
This is yum-yum juice, for sure! Similar to our previous releases, this Meritage is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon … heavy on the Merlot. The result is a very aromatic wine with lots of ripe plum and juicy dark cherry aromas that morph into bright cherries. With just the right amount of acid and a smooth tannin structure, this wine is a delight to drink alone or to pair with red meat dishes like roast beef or barbeque tri-tip. If you’re a fan of dark-meat foul, enjoy it with duck or goose. Or try it with something different like stuffed chicken breasts topped with a red wine reduction sauce.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
Meritage
Appellation
Paso Robles
Sugar
24° Brix
Acid
6.6g/L
pH
3.54
Aging
39 months, French Oak
Fermentation
1-ton open-top fermenters
Residual Sugar
< .03%
Tannin
good
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Incredible fruit aromas! lots of ripe plum and juicy dark cherry aromas that morph into bright cherries.
Awards
GOLD MEDAL, 2014 Long Beach Grand Cru;
GOLD MEDAL, 91pts, 2014 Sommelier Challenge;
SILVER MEDAL, 2014 Pacific Rim Wine Competition;
SILVER MEDAL, 2015 Los Angles International Wine Competition; 2015 San Francisco International Wine Competition; SILVER MEDAL, 2015 Inland Empire Magazine
Winemaker Notes
Composition: 50% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Pairing Notes
Pair with red meat dishes like roast beef or barbeque tri-tip. If you’re a fan of dark-meat foul, enjoy it with duck or goose. Or try it with something different like stuffed chicken breasts topped with a red wine reduction sauce.
Product Reviews
Vanessa Helmick
(Sep 20, 2014 at 10:41 PM)
This was a gift to me, and is a fantastic gift for any wine lover. Velvety and rich without overpowering food. What a wonderful surprise.
Lynda Hernandez
(Dec 5, 2014 at 9:07 AM)
Served this to my Thanksgiving guests and they loved it! I can't wait to age it for a few years to see how it matures. I've enjoyed all of Chris' wines and love that it is grown locally. I received overnight and shipping was very reasonable compared to other wineries.
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jen gee
(Jun 23, 2015 at 9:58 PM)
I love meritage. I have tasted it in the Willamette Valley. I have tasted it from South Africa. You must try this. If I could, I would always serve it to my esteemed collegues from universities all over the world. This wine is how you can impress anyone!