Winemaker Notes
Their 2014 Meritaggio has a dense, dark ruby violet color that shows off a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of baked cassis and plum as well as cocoa nibs, cedar and earth tones. The palate is lush and full-bodied while framed with Sangiovese’s acidity, candied strawberry and red cherry leading to a long savory finish. Best experience from 2016 to 2023.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This blends 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 8% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Pretty and inviting, it's bright and grippy, highly enjoyable in its fleshy mix of strawberry and mocha, with deliciously good structure.
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James Suckling
A little reductive on the nose with tile, plum and earth aromas that follow through to a full body with black pepper, dried fruit and a lightly jammy finish. A little rustic but fun. Made from most cabernet with a quarter sangiovese and cabernet franc. Touch of petit verdot. Drink now
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.