Meritage

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Meritage

Meritage - Merit = Superior Quality; Heritage = Tradition. In the style of bordeaux blending, comes a California wine with a \"tradition\" of \"superior quality.\" Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Carignane, and Cabernet Franc are just a few of the traditional grapes that go into a meritage creating a blend that can be ready to drink at its release or continue to blossom into an outstanding wine drinking experience after just a few years of cellaring. We have hand-picked the selections you see before you, as a reflection of outstanding quality and craftsmanship. Enjoy. -- Last updated 05/05/2010

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05 Adobe Road Cabernet Franc, Russian River Valley Winery Notes: This wine greets you with raspberry and lavender aromas with subtle mint undertones. Cocoa and licorice flavors as well as black cherry and ripe berries are evident. This is a robust wine with zing, smooth tannins and a toasty finish.	40.99	qty:
07 Andrus Island Malbec, California Winery Notes: Andrus Island is nestled along the Sacramento River, in an area known for producing outstanding wines. The winery sits in the middle of rich, fertile soil. In the evening, the vineyards are cooled down by the Delta breeze, which creates ideal growing conditions. Throughout the year, Andrus Island is populated by the Great Blue Heron, an indigenous bird that makes its home along the wetlands near the winery. The like to stop by from time to time to check in on us; after all, we have their picture on our label.	20.99	qty:
06 Beaulieu Vineyards Dulcet Reserve, Napa Valley Winery Notes: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from outstanding Napa Valley vineyards that was aged in small oak barrels. The lush berry flavors are framed with silky tannins.	44.99	qty:
06 Calcareous Petit Verdot "Petite Verdot is a hard variety to succeed on its own, but Calcareous has produced a fine, dry wine made from that Bordeaux variety. It’s full-bodied and complex, with flavors of currants, mushu plum sauce, violets, dark chocolate and anise. Such are the tannins that the wine should develop through 2010." 90 points. — Wine Enthusiast	30.99	qty:
06 Calcareous Tres Violet Winery Notes: Excellent color. The nose shows dark cherries, raspberries and a hint of mocha chocolate resulting in rich Rhone aromas. Cinnamon and spicy fullness in the mid-palate, with a generous, yet soft and lingering finish. The composition of the newly released '06 is somewhat richer than any of our previous vintages. Now with 64% Syrah, 23% Grenache and 13% Mourvedre this makes for a layered complex wine, but certainly not lacking a sense of stylish structure. This is Calcareous and Paso Robles Rhone at its best. Enjoy now or cellar 3-5 years. * Gold Medal, 92 Points – 2009 BTI World Wine Competition	24.99	qty:
06 Calcareous Twisted Sisters Meritage Winery notes: The 2006 Twisted Sisters Meritage offers a layered complexity; dark forest fruit aromas combine with toasty oak and hints of spice to enhance the rich colors of dark red and purple hues. This classic Bordeaux blend has a mouth feel that consists of soft, generous Morrello cherries and leads to a full mid-palate with a creamy texture. The wine finishes elegantly with soft fruit characteristics. Enjoy now or age 3-5 years.	24.99	qty:
06 Chappellet Mountain Cuvée, Napa Valley Winery Notes: Crafted around a core of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the 2006 Mountain Cuvée begins with sweet and vibrant red cherry aromas, alongside notes of rhubarb, lavender, earth and spice. Rich, mouth-filling and backed by well‐balanced tannins, it offers a pleasing array of ripe red and black fruit flavors high-lighting cherry and plum layers.	29.99	qty:
05 Charles Krug \"Generations\" Estated Bottled, Napa Valley Red Blend \"Very plush and lush, offering deep, ripe flavors of blackberries, currants, cassis, violets, herbs and smoky cedar, wrapped into firm tannins. Should develop gracefully over the next 8-10 years. The wine is a Bordeaux blend with a splash of Syrah, which seems to add a meaty note.\" Wine Enthusiast - 92 points	38.99 reg. 48.99	qty:
07 Cinnabar Mercury Rising Winery Notes: Flashing a plush mouthfeel and great complexity, this wine opens with a nose of blackberry, black cherry, toasted oak, dried herbs, earth and cocoa. Well-integrated tannins support flavors of cassis, baking spice, vanilla and mocha and a long juicy finish of dense ripe fruit and spice.	19.99	qty:
06 Dark Horse Gunfighter Red Blend, Sonoma County Winery Notes: This wine was limited to 600 cases, and it is blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. It is soft and supple with forward berry fruit, with notes of sage, clove, and cinnamon.	19.99	qty:
05 Deerfield Ranch Red Rex Sonoma County Meritage Winery Notes: A blend of 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 17% Syrah, 11% Petit Verdot, 9% Sangiovese, 6% Malbec and 5% Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon forms the broad structured backbone. Merlot adds a round floral nuance, and Syrah adds grounded and rich flavors. Petit Verdot adds a bit of spice, and Sangiovese adds fruitiness. Malbec brings blackberries, and the Cabernet Franc has a chocolate note.	21.99	qty:
06 Dr. Konstantin Frank Cabernet Franc Winery Notes: The nose presents a combination of blackberry, raisin, prune and apricot aromas that lengthen with oaky and spicy tones. On the palate, this wine displays great elegance with good acidity, moderate tannins and bright berry fruit. Opening this wine early will benefit the tasting, allowing the wine to breathe.	18.99	qty:
05 Dry Creek The Mariner Red Winemaker Notes: This is the second vintage of our premier Meritage blend, The Mariner. Utilizing all five of the noble Bordeaux varieties, this wine displays compelling aromas of wild black cherry, blue-berry, and dried flowers. On the palate, the fruit shines through with succulent cherry, dark chocolate, and cassis that integrate seamlessly with silky smooth tannins. The finish is memorable for its lingering fruit flavors that balance perfectly with creamy vanilla oak nuances. Meritage is an art form and nothing proves this more than this artful blend of classic varietals.	39.99 reg. 44.99	qty:
07 Duckhorn Decoy, Napa Valley Winemaker\'s Notes: This vintage of our Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine offers enticing aromatics, sweet red fruit, supple tannins and firm, integrated oak. Beginning with aromas of raspberry, cherry pie, spice and cedar, the blend showcases an array of elements, from flavorful layers of cranberry, red currant and cassis to more nuanced hints of orange peel, amaretto and coffee. The medley of fruit continues throughout a long, enjoyable finish.	24.99 reg. 28.99	qty:
06 Duckhorn Paraduxx Red Napa Valley Wine Winery notes: Dense color with a red cherry hue and aromas of plum, chocolate and cherry pie accentuated by hints of violet, clove, cinnamon spice and vanilla bean. It has bright red fruit flavors of Bing cherry, strawberry and raspberry, contrasted by dark and compelling layers of blueberry, mocha and molasses. The blend is 64% Zinfandel, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc.	44.99 reg. 45.99	qty:
07 Elyse Nero Misto Winery notes: The 2007 Nero Misto (Italian for “mixed black”) is ruby colored with aromas of fresh strawberry, plum, and pomegranate and suggestions of cracked black pepper, baking spices and orange zest. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine shows flavors of red plum, ripe cherry and raspberries with a hint of spice. It is soft and supple in texture with bright fruit, silky tannins and a long, complex finish.	24.99	qty:
06 Estancia Meritage Paso Robles "Impressively fresh in it's black cherry and blueberry flavors. This is texturally generous rather than jammy. And in the tradition of Estancia Meritage, it over-delivers for the price. The plump fruit completely fills the dusty tannins of Paso Robles, which keeps this unpretentious, and delicious with grilled tri-tip." — Wine & Spirits	25.99	qty:
05 Francis Coppola Diamond Label Malbec Winery Notes: After trying Malbec while visiting Argentina, Francis Coppola decided he wanted a California variety. This Malbec has a powerful structure. Similar to Cabernet, this varietal exudes rich, dark fruits, currants, and cassis, but there is an inherent note of minerals that makes it distinctly different. This quality coupled with French oak aging underscores the fruit with an alluring spice element all its own.	18.99	qty:
NV Frey Organic Natural Red Table Wine, Mendocino Winery Notes: Our best-selling wine is a blend of organic Carignane, Zinfandel, and Syrah. Bright garnet hue. Well-balanced, medium-bodied palate with a crisp, fruit finish. An excellent everyday organic red wine, carefully crafted from the vineyard to the winery to your table. Try it with pizza or pasta.	9.99	qty:
02 Geyser Peak Winery Reserve Alexandre, Alexander Valley Winery Notes: Seductively styled, this wine builds up layers of flavor around a focused core of blackcurrant, black cherry and blueberry fruit, from the initial aromas to the plush, focused palate. Hints of oak and spice add complexity, but it’s the generous fruit and rich texture that anchor the mid-palate. Turning graceful on the finish, this big, voluptuous wine reveals ripe tannins and a luxurious aftertaste that keeps on going. Overall, balance, elegance and harmony are the hallmarks of this wine.	39.99	qty:
06 Girard Artistry Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley "Sharply focused, tight and richly flavored, yet trim and balanced, offering a beam of currant, black cherry, herb and olive. Gains depth and nuance on the long, integrated finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. Drink now through 2017. 2,800 cases made." 92 points — Wine Spectator	39.99	qty:
05 Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée Rhinefarm, Sonoma Valley "Supple and polished, with smoky herb, currant, mineral and dusty berry flavors that firm up nicely, ending with a loamy, earthy dried berry flavor. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Drink now through 2014. 6,533 cases made." 87 points. — Wine Spectator	23.99	qty:
03 Legacy Alexander Valley Red Wine "Legacy used to be Stonestreet’s flagship wine, but it is now marketed separately. The 2003 Legacy’s dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by a bouquet of graphite, black fruits, earth, and charcoal. This attractive, medium-bodied blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot will benefit from another 1-2 years of bottle age given its tannic structure. It will age for 12-15 years." 88+ points. — Robert Parker	60.99	qty:
NV Marietta, Old Vine Red, Lot # 49 Winemaker\'s Notes: Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine made to replicate the field blends of many of the old vineyards in Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties. Predominately comprised of Zinfandel, Old Vine Red is characterized by intense spicy aromas, bright fruit, and a solid structure. Since 1978, this wine has been the \"red house pour\" in many fine restaurants across the nation.	11.99 reg. 12.99	qty:
03 Norman No Nonsense Red Meritage Paso Robles Winery notes: A stellar vintage for this traditional Bordeaux blend, each component was allowed to ripen to full maturity. Using gentle cap-irrigation techniques, we extracted color, body and tannins for balance and varietal expression. Aged separately, the wines were blended right before bottling when optimal bouquet development was complete.	18.99	qty:
05 Rotta, Dino Boneso Vineyard, Paso Robles Cabernet Franc Winemaker\'s Notes: The long growing season of 2005 produced this smooth, full-bodied Cabernet Franc wine. Aging in French and American oak barrels provided the smoothness and balanced the oak flavors in this wine. Enjoy with pasta, steak and good friends!	23.99	qty:
06 Salmon Run, Dr. Konstantin Frank, Meritage \"This classic blend of red Bordeaux varieties, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, extends the range of the Salmon Run into carefully crafted, age-worthy red wines. Barrel aged in mostly French oak barrels for a year, this blend offers both uncommon complexity and value. With its exquisite balance, soft tannins and smooth finish, this wine is certain to appeal to even discerning wine lovers. 2002 Tasters Guild Wine Competition: GOLD	17.99	qty:
05 Seghesio Omaggio Sonoma County Red Wine Winery Notes: At the peak of their ripeness the grapes are hand-harvested. In order to increase concentration, each lot undergoes a "saigne" (a "bleed" or reduction of juice) prior to fermentation. A punch-down fermentation is utilized to optimize extraction and each lot is partially barrel-fermented in new French oak barrels. The new wine remains in contact with the skins for up to one month. The final Omaggio blend, typically 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Sangiovese, is made early in the aging process to allow a fuller integration of flavors. Finally, this wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels of which one-third are new.	51.99	qty:
05 Spann Vineyards Mo Jo, Sonoma County Winery Notes: In voodoo a mojo is a mixture of various things that gives the one who wears it a desired power over someone or something. In our Mo Jo the red cherry aromas and structure of Sangiovese combine with the power and length of cabernet sauvignon and syrah and the rich mouth-feel of cabernet franc and malbec to make a most desirable and influential wine. Please use it wisely. Dark red/black color; black currant, blackberry and cedar aromas; medium rich on the palate; tastes of red currants and dark chocolate with a hint of toasty oak in the background; finishes very long and rich with mild tannins. This is our most powerful wine in aroma and length of finish. This wine will age gracefully for at least 10 years after the vintage date. This wine should age gracefully and improve for at least 10 years after the vintage date.	28.99	qty:
NV Spann Vineyards Recovery Red Winemaker's notes: Blend: We’ve included multiple grape varieties and economic regions to ensure a broad based recovery. Taste: Rough at 7,500 points, more palatable at 9,000 and most enjoyable anytime over 10,000. Food Pairings: Ideal with bull, makes bear more tolerable, highly recommended if eating crow. Full Disclosure: 1) No federal bailout money was used to produce this wine. 2) None of our employees received bonuses in excess of $250,000.	13.99	qty:
05 Stacked Stone Cellars, The Quarry, Paso Robles Meritage Winemaker\'s Notes: This Meritage is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petite Verdot. You\'ll find this wine smooth, well balanced with notes of plum and fresh herbs, picking up fig and vanilla throughout the finish. Please enjoy!	24.99	qty:
07 Steltzner Claret Napa Valley Claret \"Veers toward herbal, minty sage and bay leaf flavors, which overshadow the black cherry, tea, watermelon and raspberry notes. Slowly comes into focus on the finish. Very young. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2009 through 2014. 10,000 cases made.\" 87 points. — Wine Spectator	17.99	qty:
06 Surh Luchtel Mosaique Red Blend \"This elegant Bordeaux-style blend, full-bodied yet smooth with well integrated flavors, was created with earlier drinkability in mind.\"	31.99	qty:
06 Treana Red Wine, Paso Robles Treana is comprised from the best Cabernet Sauvignon based wine in Paso Robles. It is blended with Syrah for a complete, mouth-filling experience. The wine starts with the most promising lots from some of the best vineyards in Paso Robles, as many as eight vineyard sources make it to the final blend, enriching the sum of the parts. The Treana Red is aged 10-14 months in French oak; 65% of it new. The result is a beautiful, full-throated, luxurious wine, but one with much finesse as well.	43.99 reg. 52.99	qty:
06 Trentadue Old Patch Red, Sonoma County \"Supple and jammy, with distinctive aromas of raspberry, fresh tobacco and white pepper and appealing plum and roasted anise flavors that end with lively acidity. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Syrah. Drink now. 14,000 cases made.\" 87 points. — Wine Spectator	15.99	qty:
06 Tudal Family Winery Tractor Shed Red Winery notes: Sangiovese (60%) is the base providing the cherry, strawberry and up front fruit. Merlot (20%) generates texture and a nice velvety middle. Finishing up on the palate is Zinfandel (20%) providing the backbone and extra spice. Once you try Tractor Shed Red you’ll agree it’s a fun and enjoyable everyday wine from the Napa Valley.	17.99	qty:
06 Turnbull Old Bull, Napa Valley Oakville red wine Winery notes: The 2006 Old Bull blends the lush berry flavors of Merlot (44%), the lighthearted red fruit of Tempranillo (18%) and Sangiovese (16%), the power and richness of Cabernet Sauvignon (9%), Cabernet Franc (5%), the black fruit of Barbera (6%), Syrah (2%) - all blended to achieve amazing complexity and decadent richness. Production: 4,000 cases	21.99	qty:
04 Wrangler Columbia Valley, Wash., red wine "Light and silky, with toast and berry flavors. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon." — Wine Spectator	11.99	qty: