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Estancia Meritage Red 2005


Bordeaux Red Blends

from California

red wine
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ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2002
Wine Enthusiast 2002 Meritage Red 91 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2002 Meritage Red 91 point rating
1999
Wine Spectator 1999 Meritage Red 87 point ratingWine Spectator 1999 Meritage Red 87 point rating
1996
Wine Spectator 1996 Meritage Red 90 point ratingWine Spectator 1996 Meritage Red 90 point rating
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Item No. 93952
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Blend: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec

Appearance: Deep crimson

Aroma: Vibrant, dark black cherries with hints of anise, rosemary and sage. Accents of chocolate powder and soft oak.

Flavor: Intense flavors of chocolate dipped black fruit, accompanied by notes of sweet oak. Wonderfully structured ripe tannins lead to a nice long, fruit driven finish.

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  look for the reserve - 11/10/2008
I would buy this wine again

Found it at Lucky's for $18/bottle. Deep chocolate, ultra dark, tasted like it was 5 years older than it was. Long finish that transformed from plums to a smooth zest that went great with steak.


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