Napa Cellars Meritage 2017
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 20 – September 27, 2017
Acid
T.A.: 0.56 g / 100ml
pH
3.83
Aging
100% French oak, (50% new) for 23 months
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Napa Cellars 2017 Meritage is a sophisticated wine that delivers an opulent
bouquet of cherry preserves and brambly fruit on the nose. These aromas unfold flavors
of blackberry, black currant, spice and cocoa. This is an intense, dark inky wine with
well-structured tannins. For a perfect pairing, serve with braised short ribs drizzled
with homemade barbecue sauce and a touch of rosemary.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes for the Napa Cellars 2017 Meritage are carefully selected from various
vineyards and specific regions within the Napa Valley AVA. This red blend is made up
of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot comprised of 72% estate grown fruit.
These vines produce fruit with layers of complexity resulting in wines with earthy
minerality and exceptional, natural acidity.
Production Notes
Once harvested, the fruit is carefully sorted, de-stemmed and gently crushed. To enhance
color and flavor, extensive seed removal occurs and délestage procedures are incorporated
during the 15-18 day maceration period. This process helps to release the aromatic
characters to create full, round tannins. After fermentation, the wine is aged in French
oak, 50% of which were new barrels, for 23 months.
Other Notes
76% Cabernet Sauvignon,
15% Malbec, 9% Petit Verdot
Product Reviews
Kelly Carruthers
(Jan 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM)
This is my favorite wine!